The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.0 (07 - 10)
€ 50,900
€ 26,900
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 14.7 inches shorter, 5.8 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Ford Mondeo 2.0.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Ford Mondeo 2.0
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.5
74.3
82.1
68.5 in
Width
74.3 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
54.9 in
Height
56.5 in
107.3
176
112.2
190.7
176 in
Length
190.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Ford Mondeo 2.0
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.21 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Ford Mondeo 2.0
E46
Generation
BA7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Ford Mondeo 2.0
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
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
143 hp
Ford Mondeo 2.0
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Ford Mondeo 2.0
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Ford Mondeo 2.0
162 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Mondeo 2.0
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
Ford Mondeo 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Ford Mondeo 2.0
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
30 mpg
Ford Mondeo 2.0
13 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
334 mi
Range
551 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
551 mi
Ford Mondeo 2.0
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
Ford Mondeo 2.0
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Ford Mondeo 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1351 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
