The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

€ 38,500
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 58,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,800

ⓘ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 8.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 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
56 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 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 B3 Bi-Turbo
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.52 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CXD*
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

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

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
15.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
15.29 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
city
17 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
651 mi
Range
400 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
651 mi
400 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).
185.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data