The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Coupé (03 - 06) vs. VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI (08 - 11)
€ 50,000
€ 30,600
€ 50,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 12.2 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI.
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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
188.9
176.7 in
Length
188.9 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.65 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
E46
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
301 hp
158 hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
267 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
168 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
10.62 lb/hp
21 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
22 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
15 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
359 mi
Range
572 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
359 mi
572 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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).
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
206.5 kWh
144 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
2
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
