The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 48,800
€ 32,600
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 11.7 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
54.9
68.5
76.3
57.9
71.7
81.2
68.5 in
Width
71.7 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
54.9 in
Height
57.9 in
107.3
176
106.8
187.8
176 in
Length
187.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
333 lb
9.43 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
E46
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
168 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
45 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
15 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
359 mi
Range
836 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
107 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
