The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 33,300
€ 52,000
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 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 S.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 S
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 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 S
1534 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
54 kg
3.52 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 S
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFG*
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
3346 CC
175 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
175 bhp
301 bhp
ALPINA B3 S
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
380 NM
362 NM
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 S
141 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
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8.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
8.77 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
61 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
52 mpg
city
16 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
946 mi
Range
337 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
946 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
94.6 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 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
120 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
556 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
440 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
