The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 47,800
€ 35,200
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 29.6 cm shorter, 9.3 cm narrower and 8.1 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT.
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
1395
1739
1939
1476
1832
2083
1739 mm
Width
1832 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1395 mm
Height
1476 mm
2725
4471
2786
4767
4471 mm
Length
4767 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
30 kg
2.03 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
E46
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3300 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 bhp
178 bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
335 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
335 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
165 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
5.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.31 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
5.25 kg/bhp
8.31 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
48 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
26 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
55 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
362 mi
Range
695 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
362 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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).
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).
111.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
204.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
257 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
