The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 41,700
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 72,600
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 13.9 cm longer, 2.1 cm wider and 10.6 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
1516
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
1832
2083
1410
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
1811
2011
1832 mm
Width
1811 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2011 mm
1516 mm
Height
1410 mm
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
2786
4767
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
2810
4628
4767 mm
Length
4628 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
1674 kg
Kerb Weight
1820 kg
2240 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2295 kg
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
146 kg
8.02 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B8
Generation
F31
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*DFH*
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
187 bhp
404 bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
400 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
400 NM
600 NM
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
142 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

107 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

62 mph 62
mph

57 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

▶ REPLAY
8.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.5 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
8.95 kg/bhp
4.5 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
55 mpg
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
46 mpg
city
26 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
804 mi
Range
466 mi
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
804 mi
466 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
104.9 kWh
151.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
186 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
566 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
650 L
Boot Capacity
495 L
1780 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1500 L