The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 30,400
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 70,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.9 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
187.8 in
Length
182.2 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.98 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMP
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
132 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.24 lb/hp
9.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
925 mi
Range
472 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
925 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data