The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
€ 32,600
€ 57,900
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 24.9 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 4.8 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1470
1820
2062
1422
1817
2015
1820 mm
Width
1817 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1470 mm
Height
1422 mm
2712
4769
2760
4520
4769 mm
Length
4520 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1601 kg
Kerb Weight
1645 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2090 kg
Weight Difference:
44 kg
2.67 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
B7
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMP
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 bhp
355 bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
320 NM
500 NM
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
131 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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11.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.63 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
11.6 kg/bhp
4.63 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
54 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
43 mpg
city
20 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
836 mi
Range
400 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
836 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
107 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).
185.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
107 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
234 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
559 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
