The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 52,000
€ 27,500
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.7 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
54.9
68.5
76.3
57.6
71.7
81.2
68.5 in
Width
71.7 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
54.9 in
Height
57.6 in
107.3
176
106.8
187.8
176 in
Length
187.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.66 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
E46
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
165 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
57 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
13 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
337 mi
Range
1061 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
84.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
