The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)

€ 37,700
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 30,400
 VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.6 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
178.9 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.58 %
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)

General

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N47-D20
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
211 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
16.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
16.25 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
35 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
702 mi
Range
925 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
702 mi
925 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
111 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
96.7 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
111 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data