The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02) vs. VW Passat SportWagen GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 49,600
€ 45,300
€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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 3.5 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen GTE.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
54.7
68.5
76.3
58.1
72.1
82
68.5 in
Width
72.1 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
54.7 in
Height
58.1 in
107.3
176.3
109.9
187.7
176.3 in
Length
187.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.1 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
*DGE*
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
215 hp
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
215 hp
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
163 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
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12.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.18 lb/hp
17.79 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
138 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
22 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
15 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
359 mi
Range
1827 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
359 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
206.5 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.7 cu ft
