The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

€ 58,100
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 44,300
 VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat GTE
€ 58,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300

ⓘ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 5.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat GTE
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
57.3
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.5 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
109.9
187.7
182.2 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat GTE
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.16 %
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

General

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat GTE
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat GTE
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N57-D30
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE

Performance

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat GTE
173 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

▶ REPLAY
10.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
10.77 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
138 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
39 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
703 mi
Range
1827 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
703 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
109.1 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data