The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
€ 43,200
€ 48,800
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 3.6 V6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.7 inches longer, 3.2 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
ALPINA B3 S
57.9
71.7
81.2
54.9
68.5
76.3
71.7 in
Width
68.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57.9 in
Height
54.9 in
106.8
187.8
107.3
176
187.8 in
Length
176 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 3.6 V6
ALPINA B3 S
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
600 lb
15.8 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
ALPINA B3 S
B7
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
ALPINA B3 S
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BWS*
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
ALPINA B3 S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
10.62 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
19 mpg
city
15 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
454 mi
Range
359 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
206.5 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
