The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Touring (02 - 05) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 50,600
€ 26,800
€ 50,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S Touring is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 11.5 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT.
ALPINA B3 S Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
54.7
68.5
76.3
59.7
71.7
81.2
68.5 in
Width
71.7 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
54.7 in
Height
59.7 in
107.3
176.3
106.8
187.8
176.3 in
Length
187.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.68 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
E46
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
301 hp
120 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
267 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
165 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
11.17 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
21 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
14 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
353 mi
Range
713 mi
ALPINA B3 S Touring
353 mi
713 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
210.3 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).
115.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
210.3 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1314 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
