The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 53,200
€ 33,600
€ 53,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
VW Passat 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
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
3448 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.37 %
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
Front-wheel drive
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
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
301 hp
138 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
267 lb‑ft
236 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
132 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.99 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
10.84 lb/hp
24.99 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
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
20 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
13 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
337 mi
Range
821 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
337 mi
821 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).
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).
109.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
219.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 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
939 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
