The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19)
€ 52,700

€ 49,500

€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,500
ⓘ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.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.38 %

General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
E46
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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
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
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
160 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 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
▶ REPLAY
12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.14 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.42 lb/hp
16.14 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
13 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
332 mi
Range
720 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
332 mi
720 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
117.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
223.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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