The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 48,200
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 70,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 48,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,800

ⓘ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 5.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 2.6 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 (19 - 19)
72.1
82
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
58.1 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
187.7 in
Length
182.2 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.13 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CUA*
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
237 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
369 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
41 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
35 mpg
city
22 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
472 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
720 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
117.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data