The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 32,600
€ 50,900
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘ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
1601 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
121 kg
7.56 %
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic 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
131 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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11.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.36 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
11.6 kg/bhp
5.36 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
54 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
43 mpg
city
16 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
836 mi
Range
334 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
836 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
107 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).
221.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
107 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
559 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
440 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
