The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 53,800
€ 34,500
€ 53,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
ALPINA B3 S Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.26 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
E46
Generation
B7
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 2.0 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
301 hp
207 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
267 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
162 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.6 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
11.39 lb/hp
16.6 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
33 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
20 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
13 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
332 mi
Range
604 mi
ALPINA B3 S Touring
332 mi
604 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
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).
136.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
223.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
