The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 49,600
€ 34,900
€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 11.4 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
54.7
68.5
76.3
59.7
72.1
82
68.5 in
Width
72.1 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
54.7 in
Height
59.7 in
107.3
176.3
109.7
187.7
176.3 in
Length
187.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.73 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
E46
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
163 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
▶ REPLAY
12.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.64 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.18 lb/hp
21.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
46 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
22 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
15 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
359 mi
Range
719 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
359 mi
719 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
96.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
206.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
