The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
€ 30,400
€ 47,800
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 29.8 cm longer, 8.1 cm wider and 7.5 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
1470
1820
2062
1395
1739
1939
1820 mm
Width
1739 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1939 mm
1470 mm
Height
1395 mm
2712
4769
2725
4471
4769 mm
Length
4471 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
1580 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
2130 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1950 kg
Weight Difference:
130 kg
8.23 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
B7
Generation
E46
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMP
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
3300 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 bhp
276 bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
335 NM
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
320 NM
335 NM
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
132 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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11.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.25 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
11.45 kg/bhp
5.25 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
60 mpg
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
49 mpg
city
18 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
925 mi
Range
362 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
925 mi
362 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
204.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
440 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
