The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 56,200
€ 35,700
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3481 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.12 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
E46
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
*DSR*
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 SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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 SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
156 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.52 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
13.02 lb/hp
23.52 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
14 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
334 mi
Range
954 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
334 mi
954 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
88.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
221.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1325 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
