The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

€ 38,500
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 70,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,800

ⓘ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 13.5 cm longer, 2.1 cm wider and 4.5 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1476
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
1832
2083
1431
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
1811
2011
1832 mm
Width
1811 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2011 mm
1476 mm
Height
1431 mm
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
2786
4767
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
2810
4632
4767 mm
Length
4632 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1780 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2255 kg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
275 kg
15.45 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
B8
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CXD*
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
217 bhp
404 bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
350 NM
600 NM
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
153 mph
Maximum Speed
185 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

93 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

57 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
6.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.41 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
6.94 kg/bhp
4.41 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
45 mpg
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
651 mi
Range
472 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
651 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data