The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 38,600

€ 67,900

€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900
ⓘ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 5.8 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
188
110.6
182.2
188 in
Length
182.2 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.21 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

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)
*DKZ*
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
187 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
236 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
148 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
18.04 lb/hp
9.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
37 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
651 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
651 mi
490 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).
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).
144 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
119.4 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data