The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
€ 56,200
€ 31,600
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 11.5 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
54.7
68.5
76.3
59.7
71.7
81.2
68.5 in
Width
71.7 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
54.7 in
Height
59.7 in
107.3
176.3
106.8
187.8
176.3 in
Length
187.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3336 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.18 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
E46
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
S52-B33
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
156 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
13.02 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
38 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
14 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
334 mi
Range
702 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
334 mi
702 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI 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).
117.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
221.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
