The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

€ 46,400
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 40,100
 ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
72.1
82
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.1 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
187.7 in
Length
178.9 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.09 %
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CJX*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
276 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
12.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
12.9 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
33 mpg
42 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
578 mi
Range
677 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
578 mi
677 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
134.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data