The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 52,700

€ 39,700

€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘ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 28.9 cm shorter, 9.3 cm narrower and 12.7 cm lower than the VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
1389
1739
1939
1516
1832
2083
1739 mm
Width
1832 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1389 mm
Height
1516 mm
2725
4478
2786
4767
4478 mm
Length
4767 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1581 kg
2095 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2170 kg

Weight Difference:
26 kg
1.64 %

General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
E46
Generation
B8
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3300 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 bhp
187 bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
335 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1900 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
335 NM
400 NM
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
160 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
5.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.45 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
5.63 kg/bhp
8.45 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
61 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
24 mpg
61 mpg
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
16 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
332 mi
Range
892 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
332 mi
892 mi
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
94.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
223.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6
282 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
540 kg
Maximum Payload
589 kg
435 L
Boot Capacity
650 L











1345 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1780 L