The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 47,700

€ 70,800

€ 47,700
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 OPF is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
58.1
72.1
82
55.5
71.3
79.2
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
58.1 in
Height
55.5 in
109.7
187.7
110.6
182.2
187.7 in
Length
182.2 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.97 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DNU*
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
268 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
258 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
13.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
13.57 lb/hp
9.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
34 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
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17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
595 mi
Range
472 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
595 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
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 OPF
130.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data