The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 36,300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 57,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 36,300
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 10 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 DSG (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 DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
188 in
Length
178 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.76 %
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
Front-wheel drive
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)
*DSR*
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
251 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

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

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
23.09 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
59 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
59 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
52 mpg
city
17 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
917 mi
Range
400 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
917 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
82.2 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
82.2 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 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
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data