The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Mazda 6 Sedan 1.8 (10 - 13)
€ 67,900
€ 23,000
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 4.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mazda 6 1.8.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mazda 6 1.8
56.3
71.3
79.2
56.7
70.7
78.5
71.3 in
Width
70.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56.7 in
110.6
182.4
107.3
187.2
182.4 in
Length
187.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mazda 6 1.8
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
739 lb
19.66 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mazda 6 1.8
F30
Generation
GH
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mazda 6 1.8
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N55-R20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
118 hp
Mazda 6 1.8
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 1.8
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mazda 6 1.8
188 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 1.8
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9.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.59 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.3 lb/hp
25.59 lb/hp
Mazda 6 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mazda 6 1.8
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
36 mpg
Mazda 6 1.8
23 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
490 mi
Range
603 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
603 mi
Mazda 6 1.8
Environmental Impact
144 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 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
125 kWh
Mazda 6 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mazda 6 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
