The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)

€ 42,000
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 57,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
72.1
82
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
71.5
79.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.1 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
187.7 in
Length
178 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3609 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.5 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)

General

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

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*DFH*
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
187 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
139 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
19.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
19.3 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
46 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
39 mpg
city
17 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
804 mi
Range
400 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
804 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
185.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
104.9 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 4
259 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1351 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data