The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

€ 58,100
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 33,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 58,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘ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 5.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.6 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
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.5 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
109.7
187.7
182.2 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
406 lb
10.93 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

General

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
10.77 lb/hp
22.36 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
52 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
703 mi
Range
912 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
703 mi
912 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).
92.5 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
109.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 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
1188 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data