The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC Automatic (11 - 15)
€ 50,900
€ 31,400
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.94 %
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic 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
162 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
▶ REPLAY
11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.32 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
25.32 lb/hp
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
39 mpg
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
13 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
334 mi
Range
662 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
662 mi
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
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).
125.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
125.5 kWh
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 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
904 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
