The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
€ 30,400

€ 67,900

€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.3
71.3
79.2
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.9 in
Height
56.3 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
182.4
187.8 in
Length
182.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.34 %

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
Rear-wheel drive

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
188 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.3 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.24 lb/hp
9.3 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
41 mpg
city
23 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
925 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
925 mi
490 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).
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).
144 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 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
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data