The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 44,200
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 67,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 44,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900

ⓘ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 BMT 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 BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
72.1
82
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo 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 BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo 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 BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3794 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.08 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
B8
Generation
F30
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
369 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

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

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
16.01 lb/hp
9.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
43 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
36 mpg
city
23 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
746 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
144 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
113.1 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data