The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 53,800
€ 33,400
€ 53,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 11.4 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
ALPINA B3 S Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
54.7
68.5
76.3
59.7
72.1
82
68.5 in
Width
72.1 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
54.7 in
Height
59.7 in
107.3
176.3
109.7
187.7
176.3 in
Length
187.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.74 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
E46
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
301 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
267 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
162 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
11.39 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
43 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
20 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
13 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
332 mi
Range
746 mi
ALPINA B3 S Touring
332 mi
746 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
223.5 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).
104.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
223.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
