The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 54,400
€ 34,600
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘ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 11.7 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.02 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
E46
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
158 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
23 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
56 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
14 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
337 mi
Range
976 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
976 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).
86.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
