The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
€ 52,000
€ 43,700
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 15.8 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat GTE
54.9
68.5
76.3
58.4
72.1
82
68.5 in
Width
72.1 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
54.9 in
Height
58.4 in
107.3
176
109.7
191.9
176 in
Length
191.9 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat GTE
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.45 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat GTE
E46
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat GTE
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat GTE
165 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
168 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
168 mpg
VW Passat GTE
13 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
337 mi
Range
2219 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
2219 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
26.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
26.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
