The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (09 - 11)
€ 43,000

€ 41,200

€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.6 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 3.6 V6.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
54.9
70.2
78
55.8
73
82.3
70.2 in
Width
73 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
54.9 in
Height
55.8 in
108.7
180.3
106.7
188.9
180.3 in
Length
188.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3752 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
302 lb
8.05 %

General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
E92
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N47-D20
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
211 hp
296 hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
16.35 lb/hp
12.68 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
42 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
677 mi
Range
458 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
677 mi
458 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
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).
179.9 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
115.2 kWh
179.9 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
944 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data