The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
€ 35,700

€ 72,600

€ 35,700
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 SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 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
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
59.7
72.1
82
56.3
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
109.7
187.7
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
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3481 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
586 lb
14.41 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B8
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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
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
251 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
134 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
23.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
23.52 lb/hp
10.07 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
55 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
46 mpg
city
22 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
954 mi
Range
466 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
954 mi
466 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
88.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1325 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft