Car comparison

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24VvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alpina B3 Touring (E46)

3.3 i 24V

280 hp3300 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2000-2006
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5)

4.0 W8 32V

275 hp3999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2004

Comparison overview

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Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    262 km/h
    163 mph
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Lightest
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    173 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.1 L/100 km
    14.6 mpg US
    17.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24VVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Power
280hp209kW
275hp205kW
Torque
335Nm247lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,789kg3,944lb
Gross weight-
2,360kg5,203lb
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.4s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
80.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
19.2s
Calculated
24.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
19.5L/100 km12.1mpg US14.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
573km356mi
Calculated
611km379mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,300cc201cu in
3,999cc244cu in
Length
4,478mm176in
4,682mm184in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,746mm69in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,497mm59in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,702mm106in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,511mm59in
Rear track
1,481mm58in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
435L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,345L
1,545L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24VVolkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32VPowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V6,200 rpm4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V6,000 rpm2,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24VVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 s
24.6 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V
280 hp
209 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
275 hp
205 kW

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V has 5 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V and Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V
335 Nm
247 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
1,789 kg
3,944 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V
262 km/h
163 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V6.1 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: 1.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: 2.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V
573 km
356 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
611 km
379 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V
280 hp
209 kW
6.1 s
262 km/h
163 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
275 hp
205 kW
7.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,478 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,682 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,497 mm
58.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
6.1 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
7.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24VVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Power
280 hp
209 kW
275 hp
205 kW
Torque
335 Nm
247 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
7.8 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,789 kg
3,944 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,478 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,682 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,497 mm
58.9 in
Range score
573 km
356 mi
611 km
379 mi
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24VVolkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km22.93 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi36.89 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year3,439 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 169 kg lighter
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V

  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Has 38 km (24 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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