The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

€ 58,600
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 40,700
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 58,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700

ⓘ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 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.2
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
71.3
79.2
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.2 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.76 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

General

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N57-D30
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
171 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
10.61 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
39 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
668 mi
Range
837 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
668 mi
837 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
100.7 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
109.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1336 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data