The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S Touring (02 - 05)
€ 45,200

€ 50,600

€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 11.4 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA B3 S Touring
59.7
72.1
82
54.7
68.5
76.3
72.1 in
Width
68.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
59.7 in
Height
54.7 in
109.7
187.7
107.3
176.3
187.7 in
Length
176.3 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA B3 S Touring
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.1 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA B3 S Touring
B8
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUA*
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
237 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
369 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA B3 S Touring
148 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Touring
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16.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
16.14 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
43 mpg
21 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
36 mpg
city
14 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
746 mi
Range
353 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
746 mi
353 mi
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
210.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
113.1 kWh
210.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
ALPINA B3 S Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft











50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft