The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)

€ 37,700
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 46,400
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400

ⓘ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 8.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.6 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
109.7
187.7
178.9 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.71 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)

General

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
E90
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N47-D20
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
211 hp
276 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.9 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
16.25 lb/hp
12.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
702 mi
Range
578 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
702 mi
578 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
134.5 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
111 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data