The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

€ 34,800
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 64,200
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,200

ⓘ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 S Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD 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
56.6 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD 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 B3 S Bi-Turbo
3508 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
362 lb
9.36 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 S 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-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)
BMR
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
168 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
139 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
37 mpg
city
17 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
391 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
821 mi
391 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
189.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
109.1 kWh
189.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data