The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.5 Turbo (07 - 10)

€ 61,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 31,200
 Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.5 Turbo (07 - 10) Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
€ 61,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 11.8 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
56.5
Blueprint Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.5 Turbo (07 - 10)
74.3
82.1
71.5 in
Width
74.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
56.6 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.5 Turbo (07 - 10)
112.2
190.7
178.9 in
Length
190.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3455 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4817 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
414 lb
10.7 %
Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.5 Turbo (07 - 10)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
E90
Generation
BA7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
217 hp
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
174 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.92 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
15.92 lb/hp
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
25 mpg
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
16 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
468 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
468 mi
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
193.3 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 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
176.2 kWh
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1362 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data