The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

€ 48,800
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 38,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600

ⓘ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 12 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF.
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
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 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
176 in
Length
188 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.22 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

General

ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
E46
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
E5/1
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
168 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
15 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
359 mi
Range
651 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data