The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 44,300
€ 52,000
€ 44,300
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 GTE is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.7 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
VW Passat GTE
ALPINA B3 S
57.3
72.1
82
54.9
68.5
76.3
72.1 in
Width
68.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57.3 in
Height
54.9 in
109.9
187.7
107.3
176
187.7 in
Length
176 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
ALPINA B3 S
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
534 lb
14.07 %
General
VW Passat GTE
ALPINA B3 S
B8
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat GTE
ALPINA B3 S
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGE*
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
VW Passat GTE
ALPINA B3 S
140 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
No data
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
1827 mi
Range
337 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
32.2 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 GTE
32.2 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
