The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)
€ 56,200
€ 48,600
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600
ⓘ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
68.5
76.3
59.3
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
107.3
176.3
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
3915 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb
Weight Difference:
322 lb
8.22 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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 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 Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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 Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
156 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.52 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
13.02 lb/hp
16.52 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
39 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
14 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
334 mi
Range
684 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
334 mi
684 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).
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).
123.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
221.6 kWh
123.4 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 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
1287 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.1 cu ft
