The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 48,800
€ 27,300
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 29.8 cm shorter, 8.1 cm narrower and 7.5 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
1395
1739
1939
1470
1820
2062
1739 mm
Width
1820 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1395 mm
Height
1470 mm
2725
4471
2712
4769
4471 mm
Length
4769 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1473 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
23 kg
1.56 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
E46
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3346 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 bhp
120 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
362 NM
200 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
168 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
4.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.28 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S
4.82 kg/bhp
12.28 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
47 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
26 mpg
47 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
17 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
359 mi
Range
725 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
725 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
113.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
557 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
