The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 34,600
€ 52,000
€ 34,600
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 SCR is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 29.6 cm longer, 9.3 cm wider and 8.1 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 S
1476
1832
2083
1395
1739
1939
1832 mm
Width
1739 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1939 mm
1476 mm
Height
1395 mm
2786
4767
2725
4471
4767 mm
Length
4471 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 S
1544 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
2110 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
64 kg
4.15 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 S
B8
Generation
E46
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DSR*
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
3346 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
148 bhp
301 bhp
ALPINA B3 S
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
340 NM
362 NM
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 S
135 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
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10.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
10.43 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
67 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
55 mpg
city
16 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
976 mi
Range
337 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
976 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 SCR
86.4 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 3
138 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
566 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
440 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
