The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 52,000
€ 34,100
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100
ⓘ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 12 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
188
176 in
Length
188 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.94 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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 SCR
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 3600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
165 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
59 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
13 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
337 mi
Range
917 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
