The Comparative Analysis :
VW CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
€ 45,800
€ 53,200
€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW CC 3.6 V6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 12.4 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Coupé.
VW CC 3.6 V6
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
55.8
73
82.3
53.8
69.2
80.1
73 in
Width
69.2 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
55.8 in
Height
53.8 in
106.7
189.1
107.3
176.7
189.1 in
Length
176.7 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CC 3.6 V6
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
3757 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
494 lb
13.15 %
General
VW CC 3.6 V6
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
3C/35
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW CC 3.6 V6
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BWS*
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW CC 3.6 V6
296 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW CC 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Performance
VW CC 3.6 V6
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
▶ REPLAY
12.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
VW CC 3.6 V6
12.69 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CC 3.6 V6
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW CC 3.6 V6
26 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
19 mpg
city
13 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
473 mi
Range
337 mi
VW CC 3.6 V6
473 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
219.8 kWh
VW CC 3.6 V6
174.3 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CC 3.6 V6
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
939 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
