The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)

€ 56,200
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
€ 37,200
 VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200

ⓘ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 6.3 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
54.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
68.5
76.3
61
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
71.7
81.2
68.5 in
Width
71.7 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
54.7 in
Height
61 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
107.3
176.3
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
106.7
187.8
176.3 in
Length
187.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3761 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5027 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.47 %
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
E46
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
S52-B33
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
138 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
156 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
13.02 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
14 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
334 mi
Range
763 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
334 mi
763 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
117.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
221.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1265 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft