The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

€ 37,700
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 31,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300

ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 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 (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 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 TDI BMT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.13 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

General

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
E90
Generation
B8
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 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N47-D20
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
211 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
702 mi
Range
976 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
702 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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).
86.4 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
111 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data