The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

€ 29,100
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 61,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.9 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
187.8 in
Length
178.9 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3377 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
492 lb
12.72 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMP
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
131 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
24.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
24.47 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
42 mpg
city
16 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
946 mi
Range
384 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
946 mi
384 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
193.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1252 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data