Car comparison

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3SvsVolkswagen 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 B3S

305 hp3346 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2003-2006
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5)

4.0 W8 32V

275 hp3999 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2004

Comparison overview

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Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    261 km/h
    162 mph
  • Most powerful
    305 hp
    227 kW
  • Lightest
    1,525 kg
    3,362 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    200 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.2 L/100 km
    12.9 mpg US
    15.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V B3SVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Power
305hp227kW
275hp205kW
Torque
362Nm267lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,748kg3,854lb
Gross weight
2,065kg4,553lb
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.8s99% target: 258 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
20.3s
Calculated
21.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
534km332mi
Calculated
606km377mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,346cc204cu 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 24V B3SVolkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32VPowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S: 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 24V B3S6,300 rpm4,800 rpm6,550 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 24V B3SVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.3 s
21.3 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V B3S
305 hp
227 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
275 hp
205 kW

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S has 30 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 B3S: 30 hp (22 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 B3S
362 Nm
267 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 B3S
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
1,748 kg
3,854 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 B3S
261 km/h
162 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 24V B3S6.6 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: 0.2 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 B3S
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: 1.4 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 B3S
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 B3S
534 km
332 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
606 km
377 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 B3S
305 hp
227 kW
6.6 s
261 km/h
162 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
275 hp
205 kW
6.8 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 B3S
Power
305 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 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/h6.8 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 B3S
Power
305 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S 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 B3S
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
6.6 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
6.8 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 B3S
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V B3SVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Power
305 hp
227 kW
275 hp
205 kW
Torque
362 Nm
267 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.8 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,748 kg
3,854 lb
Fuel consumption
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 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
534 km
332 mi
606 km
377 mi
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 24V B3SVolkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V
Consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.65 LC100 km23.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.23 LC100 mi37.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,098 LC/year3,465 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Is 223 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 43 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 8 Nm more
  • Has 72 km (45 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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