The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 54,400
€ 43,200
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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, 3.2 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
54.9
68.5
76.3
57.9
71.7
81.2
68.5 in
Width
71.7 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
54.9 in
Height
57.9 in
107.3
176
106.8
187.8
176 in
Length
187.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
357 lb
9.4 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
E46
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
S52-B33
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
158 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
14 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
337 mi
Range
454 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
