The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
€ 49,600
€ 38,500
€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
54.7
68.5
76.3
59.7
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
107.3
176.3
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3686 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
8.79 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
E46
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
175 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
163 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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12.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.06 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.18 lb/hp
21.06 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
22 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
15 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
359 mi
Range
741 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
359 mi
741 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
117.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
206.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1340 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft











38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft












