The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 54,400
€ 42,000
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 SCR.
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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 SCR
1560 kg
Kerb Weight
1637 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2250 kg
Weight Difference:
77 kg
4.7 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
E46
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3300 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 bhp
187 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
335 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1900 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
335 NM
400 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
158 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
5.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.75 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
5.65 kg/bhp
8.75 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
24 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
17 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
337 mi
Range
804 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
804 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
104.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
270 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
613 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
