The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 11)

€ 53,200
ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Coupé
€ 37,800
 VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 11) VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 53,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800

ⓘ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 12.2 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT.
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
53.8
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 11)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3662 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
399 lb
10.9 %
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 S Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
E46
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
E5/1
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
301 hp
168 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
267 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
165 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
10.84 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
20 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
13 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
337 mi
Range
737 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
337 mi
737 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
121.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
219.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
946 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data