The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 49,600
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02) ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
€ 33,800
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

ⓘ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 11.5 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
54.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02)
68.5
76.3
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
71.7
81.2
68.5 in
Width
71.7 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
54.7 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02)
107.3
176.3
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
106.8
187.8
176.3 in
Length
187.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.91 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
E46
Generation
B7
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
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
S52-B33
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
163 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.47 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.18 lb/hp
21.47 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
38 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
22 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
15 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
359 mi
Range
702 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
359 mi
702 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
117.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
206.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft