The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 52,700
€ 33,900
€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 6.3 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
54.7
68.5
76.3
61
71.7
81.2
68.5 in
Width
71.7 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
54.7 in
Height
61 in
107.3
176.3
106.7
187.8
176.3 in
Length
187.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.2 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
E46
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
158 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
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 Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
160 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.42 lb/hp
22.18 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
13 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
332 mi
Range
565 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
332 mi
565 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
223.5 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).
145.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
223.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
