The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15)
€ 63,800

€ 45,800

€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the VW CC 3.6 V6.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
VW CC 3.6 V6
55.5
70.2
78
55.8
73
82.3
70.2 in
Width
73 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
55.5 in
Height
55.8 in
108.7
180.3
106.7
189.1
180.3 in
Length
189.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
VW CC 3.6 V6
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3757 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.34 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
VW CC 3.6 V6
E92
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
VW CC 3.6 V6
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N54-K20
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
355 hp
296 hp
VW CC 3.6 V6
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW CC 3.6 V6
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
VW CC 3.6 V6
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

VW CC 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.69 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
10.84 lb/hp
12.69 lb/hp
VW CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
VW CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
23 mpg
26 mpg
VW CC 3.6 V6
16 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
388 mi
Range
473 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
388 mi
473 mi
VW CC 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
174.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
191.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW CC 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
VW CC 3.6 V6
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
939 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data