The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 48,800
€ 33,300
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 11.7 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3382 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.47 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
168 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.33 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
19.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
51 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
15 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
359 mi
Range
946 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
946 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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).
94.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
