The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)

€ 56,200
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
€ 39,700
 VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17) VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 56,200
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 11.8 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 4.6 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
54.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
68.5
76.3
59.3
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
72.1
82
68.5 in
Width
72.1 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
54.7 in
Height
59.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
107.3
176.3
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
109.8
188.1
176.3 in
Length
188.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.39 %
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
E46
Generation
B8
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 SCR BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
S52-B33
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
148 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

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

328 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
48 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
14 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
334 mi
Range
837 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
334 mi
837 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
100.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
221.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.1 cu ft