The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
€ 49,600
€ 45,200
€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.1 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
E46
Generation
B8
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
S52-B33
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
237 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
163 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.14 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.18 lb/hp
16.14 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
43 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
22 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
15 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
359 mi
Range
746 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
359 mi
746 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
113.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
206.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
