The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

€ 58,100
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 29,100
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 58,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
182.2 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
337 lb
9.07 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

General

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N57-D30
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
173 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.47 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
10.77 lb/hp
24.47 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
51 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
703 mi
Range
946 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
703 mi
946 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.1 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
109.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1252 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data