Car comparison

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3SvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI

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

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Alpina B3 Touring (E46)

3.3i 24V B3S

305 hp3346 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2003-2006
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6)

R36 3.6 V6 FSI

300 hp3597 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2008-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3S

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    266 km/h
    165 mph
  • Most powerful
    305 hp
    227 kW
  • Highest torque
    362 Nm
    267 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,525 kg
    3,362 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    200 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    65/100

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.7 L/100 km
    16.0 mpg US
    19.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    667 km
    414 mi
  • Largest trunk
    588 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3i 24V B3SVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Power
305hp227kW
300hp224kW
Torque
362Nm267lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,725kg3,803lb
Gross weight
2,065kg4,553lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.3s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
57.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
17.5s
Calculated
18.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
568km353mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,346cc204cu in
3,597cc220cu in
Length
4,478mm176in
4,820mm190in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,709mm107in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,548mm61in
Rear track
1,481mm58in
1,558mm61in
Trunk volume
435L
588L
Max trunk volume
1,345L
1,716L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
70L
CO2 emissions-
249g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3SVolkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSIPowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3S: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3i 24V B3S6,300 rpm4,800 rpm6,550 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI6,600 rpm2,400-5,300 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3i 24V B3SVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.5 s
18.0 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3i 24V B3S
305 hp
227 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3S has 5 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI and Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3S: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3i 24V B3S
362 Nm
267 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3i 24V B3S
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
1,725 kg
3,803 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)3.3i 24V B3S
266 km/h
165 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
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)3.3i 24V B3S5.8 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI5.8 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)3.3i 24V B3S
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI and Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3S: 0.6 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)3.3i 24V B3S
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3i 24V B3S
568 km
353 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
667 km
414 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3i 24V B3S
305 hp
227 kW
5.8 s
266 km/h
165 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.8 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)3.3i 24V B3S
Power
305 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 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 (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
588 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 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)3.3i 24V B3S
Power
305 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI 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)3.3i 24V B3S
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
5.8 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
5.8 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)3.3i 24V B3S
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3i 24V B3SVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Power
305 hp
227 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
362 Nm
267 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.8 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
Fuel consumption
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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
588 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Range score
568 km
353 mi
667 km
414 mi
CO2 score
-
249 g/km
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
588 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 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) 3.3i 24V B3SVolkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3S

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 12 Nm more
  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) R36 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 99 km (62 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 153 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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