The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

€ 32,600
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 61,200
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200

ⓘ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 8.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
187.8 in
Length
178.9 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3530 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.67 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

General

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMP
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
131 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.58 lb/hp
9.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
45 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
36 mpg
city
17 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
836 mi
Range
408 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
836 mi
408 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
181.9 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
107 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data