The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) vs. Mazda 6 Sedan 1.8 (10 - 13)
€ 47,800
€ 23,000
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 11.2 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Mazda 6 1.8.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mazda 6 1.8
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.7
70.7
78.5
68.5 in
Width
70.7 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
54.9 in
Height
56.7 in
107.3
176
107.3
187.2
176 in
Length
187.2 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mazda 6 1.8
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.51 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mazda 6 1.8
E46
Generation
GH
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mazda 6 1.8
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
118 hp
Mazda 6 1.8
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 1.8
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mazda 6 1.8
165 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 1.8
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11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.59 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.58 lb/hp
25.59 lb/hp
Mazda 6 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mazda 6 1.8
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
22 mpg
36 mpg
Mazda 6 1.8
15 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
362 mi
Range
603 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
362 mi
603 mi
Mazda 6 1.8
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).
125 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
204.5 kWh
125 kWh
Mazda 6 1.8
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Mazda 6 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
