The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
€ 48,800
€ 44,200
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200
ⓘ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 29.6 cm shorter, 9.3 cm narrower and 8.1 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
1395
1739
1939
1476
1832
2083
1739 mm
Width
1832 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1395 mm
Height
1476 mm
2725
4471
2786
4767
4471 mm
Length
4767 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1721 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2260 kg
Weight Difference:
271 kg
15.75 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
E46
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
E5/1
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3346 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 bhp
237 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
362 NM
500 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
168 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
4.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.26 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S
4.82 kg/bhp
7.26 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
51 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
26 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
17 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
359 mi
Range
746 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
113.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
539 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
