The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. VW CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15)
€ 53,200
€ 45,800
€ 53,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
VW CC 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3757 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
494 lb
13.15 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
VW CC 3.6 V6
E46
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
VW CC 3.6 V6
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
E5/1
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
301 hp
296 hp
VW CC 3.6 V6
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
267 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW CC 3.6 V6
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
VW CC 3.6 V6
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.69 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
10.84 lb/hp
12.69 lb/hp
VW CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
VW CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
20 mpg
26 mpg
VW CC 3.6 V6
13 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
337 mi
Range
473 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
337 mi
473 mi
VW CC 3.6 V6
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).
174.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
219.8 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW CC 3.6 V6
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
VW CC 3.6 V6
2
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
939 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
