The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10)

€ 38,500
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 37,700
 ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700

ⓘ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 DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (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 DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (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
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.21 %
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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)
*CXD*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
153 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
651 mi
Range
702 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
651 mi
702 mi
ALPINA D3 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).
111 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
111 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data