The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) vs. Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC (11 - 15)
€ 47,800
€ 29,500
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.7
72.4
80.3
68.5 in
Width
72.4 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
54.9 in
Height
56.7 in
107.3
176
106.5
186
176 in
Length
186 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
106.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3598 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
11.15 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
E46
Generation
CU1/CW1
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
148 hp
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
165 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
▶ REPLAY
11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.31 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.58 lb/hp
24.31 lb/hp
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
22 mpg
44 mpg
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
15 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
362 mi
Range
762 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
362 mi
762 mi
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
Environmental Impact
204.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
109.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
204.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
