The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) vs. Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180 (11 - 15)
€ 47,800
€ 31,200
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘ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 180.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
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 180
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3657 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
461 lb
12.6 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
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 180
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
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
178 hp
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
165 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
▶ REPLAY
11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.58 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
22 mpg
42 mpg
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
15 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
362 mi
Range
721 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
362 mi
721 mi
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
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).
115.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
204.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
884 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
