The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 43,200
€ 67,900
€ 43,200
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 3.6 V6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57.9
71.7
81.2
55.5
71.3
79.2
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.9 in
Height
55.5 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
182.2
187.8 in
Length
182.2 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 3.6 V6
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.16 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*BWS*
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
9.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
19 mpg
city
23 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
454 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
176.2 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 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
