Comparison Alpina B3 Coupe (E46) 3.3 i 24V (280 Hp) Automatic & Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.3i VR5 20V (170 Hp)
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| Brand: | Alpina | Volkswagen |
| Model: | B3 | Passat |
| Generation: | B3 Coupe (E46) | Passat Variant (B5) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.3 i 24V (280 Hp) Automatic | 2.3i VR5 20V (170 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1999 year | 1997 year |
| Production end: | 2006 year | 2000 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.1 l/100 km | 13 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.7 l/100 km | 7.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.8 l/100 km | 9.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 62 l |
| Power: | 280 hp | 170 hp |
| Max power in: | 6200 rpm. | 6200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 261 km/h | 221 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.6 sec | 9.4 sec |
| Torque: | 335 Nm @ 4500 rpm. | 220 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AZX | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3300 cm3 | 2324 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l | |
| Coolant: | 9 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 5 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 10.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 93.8 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4488 mm | 4683 mm |
| Width: | 1757 mm | 1746 mm |
| Height: | 1367 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2703 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1515 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1472 mm | 1515 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 410 l | 495 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1600 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1950 kg | 2020 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1450 kg | 1485 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 225/40 R18; 255/35 ZR18 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R18 | R16 |