The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 50,900
€ 33,600
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1501 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
21 kg
1.4 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
E46
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3300 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
335 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
335 NM
340 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
162 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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5.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.14 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
5.36 kg/bhp
10.14 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
63 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
24 mpg
63 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
16 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
334 mi
Range
912 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
92.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
539 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
