The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) vs. ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)

€ 31,300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,800
 ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) ALPINA D3 DPF
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 DPF.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
ALPINA D3 DPF
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
72.1
82
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
71.5
79.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.1 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
108.7
178
187.7 in
Length
178 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
ALPINA D3 DPF
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.01 %
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
ALPINA D3 DPF
B8
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
ALPINA D3 DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DSR*
Engine Code
M47
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
197 hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 DPF

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
ALPINA D3 DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 DPF

▶ REPLAY
21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
21.97 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
48 mpg
city
30 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
976 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
976 mi
642 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
ALPINA D3 DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data