The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

€ 34,800
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 40,100
 ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 34,800
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 DSG (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
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 DSG (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
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
3508 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.63 %
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

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 dual clutch 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)
BMR
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
168 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

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

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
20.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
20.88 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
44 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
42 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
677 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
821 mi
677 mi
ALPINA D3 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
109.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data