The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. VW CC 1.4 TSI (12 - 15)
€ 53,200
€ 33,700
€ 53,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
VW CC 1.4 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
189.1
176.7 in
Length
189.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
VW CC 1.4 TSI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.66 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
VW CC 1.4 TSI
E46
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
VW CC 1.4 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
E5/1
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
301 hp
158 hp
VW CC 1.4 TSI
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
267 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW CC 1.4 TSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
VW CC 1.4 TSI
165 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
10.84 lb/hp
21 lb/hp
VW CC 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
VW CC 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
38 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
20 mpg
38 mpg
VW CC 1.4 TSI
13 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
337 mi
Range
702 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
337 mi
702 mi
VW CC 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
117.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
219.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW CC 1.4 TSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
VW CC 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
