The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

€ 36,800
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) ALPINA D3 DPF
€ 32,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA D3 DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
71.5
79.3
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.6 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
178 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.4 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

General

ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
M47
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
197 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
302 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
148 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 DPF

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.47 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
16.34 lb/hp
20.47 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
51 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
40 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
946 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
642 mi
946 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 DPF
121.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D3 DPF
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data