The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

€ 32,600
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 72,900
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,900

ⓘ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 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
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
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 S Bi-Turbo
3530 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.09 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

General

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-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
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

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

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.58 lb/hp
8.66 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
30 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
45 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
836 mi
Range
472 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
836 mi
472 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
107 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 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
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data