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 11.7 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT.
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
54.9
68.5
76.3
58.1
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
107.3
176
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 1.8 TSI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.02 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
E46
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
178 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
259 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.58 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
22 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
15 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
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)
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
