The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 39,500
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 72,600
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 39,500
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 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 4.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
59.7 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
187.7 in
Length
182.2 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3417 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5060 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
595 lb
14.83 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B8
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CXD*
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
152 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

▶ REPLAY
15.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.93 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
15.75 lb/hp
9.93 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
641 mi
Range
466 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
641 mi
466 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
121.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 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