The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Coupé (03 - 06) vs. VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 50,000
€ 41,100
€ 50,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.4 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT.
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
53.8
69.2
80.1
55.8
73
82.3
69.2 in
Width
73 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
53.8 in
Height
55.8 in
107.3
176.7
106.7
189.1
176.7 in
Length
189.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3543 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
9.77 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
E46
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
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 Coupé
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
*CUW*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
301 hp
181 hp
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
267 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
168 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.57 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
10.62 lb/hp
19.57 lb/hp
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
47 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
22 mpg
47 mpg
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
15 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
359 mi
Range
870 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
359 mi
870 mi
VW CC 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).
102.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
206.5 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
