The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

€ 52,700
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
€ 28,300
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 11.5 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
54.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
68.5
76.3
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
107.3
176.3
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3322 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.09 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
S52-B33
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
120 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
160 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.68 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.42 lb/hp
27.68 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
13 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
332 mi
Range
713 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
332 mi
713 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
115.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
223.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1329 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft