The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC (08 - 11)
€ 57,900

€ 29,500

€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
56
71.5
79.3
56.7
72.4
80.3
71.5 in
Width
72.4 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56 in
Height
56.7 in
108.7
178
106.5
186
178 in
Length
186 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.12 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
E90
Generation
CU1/CW1
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
N54-K20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
148 hp
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
177 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
17 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
400 mi
Range
708 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
708 mi
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
117.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data