The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.3 Durashift-6-tronic (07 - 10)

€ 54,400
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 30,200
Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.3 Durashift-6-tronic (07 - 10) Ford Mondeo 2.3
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 3.3 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 14.7 inches shorter, 5.8 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Ford Mondeo 2.3.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Ford Mondeo 2.3
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
68.5
76.3
56.5
Blueprint Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.3 Durashift-6-tronic (07 - 10)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.3 Durashift-6-tronic (07 - 10)
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 2.3
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4773 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.22 %
Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.3 Durashift-6-tronic (07 - 10)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3
Ford Mondeo 2.3
E46
Generation
BA7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3
Ford Mondeo 2.3
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
2.3 L / 113 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
158 hp
Ford Mondeo 2.3
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
153 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
153 lb‑ft
Ford Mondeo 2.3

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3
Ford Mondeo 2.3
158 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Mondeo 2.3

 REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.5 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
21.5 lb/hp
Ford Mondeo 2.3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3
Ford Mondeo 2.3
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
25 mpg
Ford Mondeo 2.3
14 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
337 mi
Range
468 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
468 mi
Ford Mondeo 2.3
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
176.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
176.2 kWh
Ford Mondeo 2.3
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3
Ford Mondeo 2.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1376 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data