The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 54,400
€ 34,700
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.98 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
E46
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
158 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
14 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
337 mi
Range
759 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
759 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
102.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
