The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 52,000
€ 31,300
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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, 3.7 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
54.9
68.5
76.3
58.1
72.1
82
68.5 in
Width
72.1 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
54.9 in
Height
58.1 in
107.3
176
109.7
187.7
176 in
Length
187.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
E46
Generation
B8
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
165 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
56 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
13 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
337 mi
Range
976 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 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).
86.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
