The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

€ 32,300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 64,200
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 32,300
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 SCR is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
72.1
82
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.1 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
187.7 in
Length
178.9 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
556 lb
14.37 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*DSR*
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
57 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
47 mpg
city
17 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1000 mi
Range
391 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
1000 mi
391 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 SCR
84.3 kWh
189.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data