The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)

€ 29,100
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 75,800
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,800

ⓘ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 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 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 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 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 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 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3377 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4971 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
547 lb
13.94 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

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

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
42 mpg
city
19 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
946 mi
Range
405 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
946 mi
405 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
174.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
174.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1252 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data