The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 58,600
€ 26,200
€ 58,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 13.7 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 4.2 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1428
1811
2011
1470
1820
2062
1811 mm
Width
1820 mm
2011 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1428 mm
Height
1470 mm
2810
4632
2712
4769
4632 mm
Length
4769 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1660 kg
Kerb Weight
1499 kg
2135 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
161 kg
9.7 %
General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
F30
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
N57-D30
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
345 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
345 bhp
104 bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
700 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
700 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
171 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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4.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.41 kg/bhp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4.81 kg/bhp
14.41 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
66 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
53 mpg
66 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
47 mpg
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
668 mi
Range
1012 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
668 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat 1.6 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).
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).
88.5 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
109.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
541 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
