2000 Alpina B3 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alpina B3 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 52 kg more than 2000 Alpina B3.
Because 2000 Alpina B3 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Alpina B3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Alpina B3 (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Alpina | Volkswagen |
| Model | B3 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 1967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1532 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
