The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

€ 48,800
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 44,200
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 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 11.7 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
72.1
82
68.5 in
Width
72.1 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
54.9 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
176 in
Length
187.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3794 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
597 lb
15.73 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
E46
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-six gasoline 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
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
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

246 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
43 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
15 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data