The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (09 - 11)
€ 53,200
€ 41,200
€ 53,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
VW Passat 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
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 3.6 V6
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3752 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
489 lb
13.03 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
VW Passat 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 Passat 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 Passat 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 Passat CC 3.6 V6
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
VW Passat 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 Passat CC 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
10.84 lb/hp
12.68 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
20 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
13 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
337 mi
Range
458 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
337 mi
458 mi
VW Passat 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).
179.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
219.8 kWh
179.9 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
2
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
944 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
