The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 40,800

€ 60,400

€ 40,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,400
ⓘ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 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 22.6 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 6.6 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
1516
1832
2083
1450
1817
2015
1832 mm
Width
1817 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1516 mm
Height
1450 mm
2786
4767
2760
4541
4767 mm
Length
4541 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
1591 kg
Kerb Weight
1725 kg
2190 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2190 kg

Weight Difference:
134 kg
7.77 %

General
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B8
Generation
E91
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DFH*
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
187 bhp
355 bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
400 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
400 NM
500 NM
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
141 mph
Maximum Speed
175 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
8.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.86 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
8.51 kg/bhp
4.86 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
61 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
53 mpg
city
20 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
892 mi
Range
395 mi
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
892 mi
395 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
187.5 kWh
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
94.6 kWh
187.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 4
147 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
599 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
650 L
Boot Capacity
450 L










1780 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1375 L