The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

€ 38,600
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 75,800
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,800

ⓘ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 BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)
72.1
82
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
71.3
79.2
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
110.6
182.4
187.7 in
Length
182.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3415 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4971 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
509 lb
12.97 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-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)
*DFH*
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
187 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
295 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
146 mph
Maximum Speed
187 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
52 mpg
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
city
20 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
912 mi
Range
449 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
912 mi
449 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
92.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 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
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data