The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

€ 47,800
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 33,000
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 3.3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.7 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
68.5
76.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
72.1
82
68.5 in
Width
72.1 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
54.9 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
107.3
176
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
109.7
187.7
176 in
Length
187.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.56 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
E46
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
S52-B33
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
165 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

 REPLAY
11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.58 lb/hp
22.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
43 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
22 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
15 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
362 mi
Range
746 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
362 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
204.5 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).
104.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
204.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1327 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data