The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 40,100
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 33,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300

ⓘ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 8.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.2 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 Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 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 Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 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 TDI BMT
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3382 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
1.97 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

General

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
211 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
51 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
42 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
677 mi
Range
946 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
677 mi
946 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
94.6 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
115.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 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
1226 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data