The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

€ 29,100
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 40,100
 ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100

ⓘ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 2.2 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 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
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint ALPINA D3 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 TDI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3377 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.12 %
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMP
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
131 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
24.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
24.47 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
39 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
42 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
946 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
946 mi
632 mi
ALPINA D3 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).
123.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
123.4 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1252 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data