The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 52,700
€ 34,300
€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 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
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3435 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.2 %
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
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
160 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.63 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.42 lb/hp
19.63 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
20 mpg
combined
50 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
13 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
332 mi
Range
925 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
332 mi
925 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
96.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
223.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 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
1349 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
