The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
€ 47,800
€ 34,800
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘ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, 3.2 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
54.9
68.5
76.3
57.9
71.7
81.2
68.5 in
Width
71.7 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
54.9 in
Height
57.9 in
107.3
176
106.8
187.8
176 in
Length
187.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3508 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
311 lb
8.87 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
E46
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
165 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.88 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.58 lb/hp
20.88 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
22 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
15 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
362 mi
Range
821 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
362 mi
821 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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).
109.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
204.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
