The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
€ 54,400
€ 44,200
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3794 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
9.36 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
E46
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
S52-B33
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
158 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
43 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
14 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
337 mi
Range
746 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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).
113.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
