The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)

€ 34,800
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 72,900
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,900

ⓘ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 DSG (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo 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 DSG (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo 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
3508 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
6.68 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo 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
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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)
BMR
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
168 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

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

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
20.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
20.88 lb/hp
8.66 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
26 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
37 mpg
city
19 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
821 mi
409 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).
172.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
109.1 kWh
172.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 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
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data