The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 33,900

€ 64,200

€ 33,900
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 BMT 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 BMT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
58.1
72.1
82
56.6
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
109.7
187.7
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 BMT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
465 lb
12.02 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
251 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
135 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.79 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
23 lb/hp
9.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
55 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
46 mpg
city
17 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
954 mi
Range
391 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
954 mi
391 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
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 BMT
88.5 kWh
189.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data