The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

€ 35,900
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 69,700
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
59.7 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
187.7 in
Length
182.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4993 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
465 lb
11.85 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

General

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B8
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*DSR*
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
148 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
251 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
135 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

▶ REPLAY
23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
23.37 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
53 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
932 mi
Range
484 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
932 mi
484 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
90.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft