The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
€ 56,200
€ 51,700
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,700
ⓘ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 11.6 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
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
187.9
176.3 in
Length
187.9 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.97 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
E46
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 5600 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
268 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
156 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.82 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
13.02 lb/hp
13.82 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
33 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
14 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
334 mi
Range
578 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
334 mi
578 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
134.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
221.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
