The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 36,300
€ 54,400
€ 36,300
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 2.0 TDI SCR is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 30.4 cm longer, 9.3 cm wider and 8.1 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 3.3
1476
1832
2083
1395
1739
1939
1832 mm
Width
1739 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1939 mm
1476 mm
Height
1395 mm
2786
4775
2725
4471
4775 mm
Length
4471 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 3.3
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1560 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.64 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 3.3
B8
Generation
E46
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DSR*
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
3300 CC
148 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
148 bhp
276 bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
340 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
335 NM
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
340 NM
335 NM
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 3.3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
▶ REPLAY
10.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.65 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
10.47 kg/bhp
5.65 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
71 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
63 mpg
city
17 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
No data
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
917 mi
Range
337 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
917 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
82.2 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
82.2 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 3
132 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
440 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
