The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
€ 49,600
€ 31,600
€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.4 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 4.4 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
54.7
68.5
76.3
59.1
72.1
82
68.5 in
Width
72.1 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
54.7 in
Height
59.1 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 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.31 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
E46
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
118 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
163 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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12.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.12 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.18 lb/hp
28.12 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
62 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
22 mpg
62 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
15 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
359 mi
Range
965 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
359 mi
965 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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).
78.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
206.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
