The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 35,200
€ 54,400
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.7 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 3.3
58.1
72.1
82
54.9
68.5
76.3
72.1 in
Width
68.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
58.1 in
Height
54.9 in
109.7
187.7
107.3
176
187.7 in
Length
176 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 3.3
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.12 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 3.3
B8
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJS*
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 3.3
144 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
33 mpg
city
14 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
695 mi
Range
337 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
219.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
