The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 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 11.4 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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 BMT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3486 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.64 %

General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
E46
Generation
B8
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
187 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 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
315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.64 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.42 lb/hp
18.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
51 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
13 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
332 mi
Range
892 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
332 mi
892 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 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 SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1299 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft











38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft