The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF (05 - 08) vs. VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 38,600

€ 44,400

€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA D3 Touring DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 25.1 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 10.6 cm lower than the VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6.
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
1410
1817
2017
1516
1820
2062
1817 mm
Width
1820 mm
2017 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1410 mm
Height
1516 mm
2760
4520
2712
4771
4520 mm
Length
4771 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1773 kg
2075 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2320 kg

Weight Difference:
238 kg
13.42 %

General
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
E91
Generation
B7
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
M47
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
3597 CC
197 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 6600 rpm
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
197 bhp
296 bhp
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
410 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
410 NM
350 NM
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
Performance
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
7.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.99 kg/bhp
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
7.79 kg/bhp
5.99 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
47 mpg
30 mpg
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
35 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
38 mpg
61 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
632 mi
Range
454 mi
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
632 mi
454 mi
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
176.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
123.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
160 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
540 kg
Maximum Payload
547 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
588 L











1385 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1716 L