The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. Cadillac ATS-V Automatic (15 - 18)
€ 48,800
€ 83,700
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.6 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Cadillac ATS-V.
ALPINA B3 S
Cadillac ATS-V
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.1
72
79.8
68.5 in
Width
72 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
54.9 in
Height
56.1 in
107.3
176
109.3
184.6
176 in
Length
184.6 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
Cadillac ATS-V
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
717 lb
18.32 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Cadillac ATS-V
E46
Generation
ATS-V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Cadillac ATS-V
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
GM 3.6L Twin Turbo V6
E5/1
Engine Code
LF4
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
464 hp
at 5850 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
464 hp
Cadillac ATS-V
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
445 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
445 lb‑ft
Cadillac ATS-V
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Cadillac ATS-V
168 mph
Maximum Speed
189 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac ATS-V
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10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
8.43 lb/hp
Cadillac ATS-V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Cadillac ATS-V
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
20 mpg
Cadillac ATS-V
15 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
359 mi
Range
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
337 mi
Cadillac ATS-V
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
219.8 kWh
Cadillac ATS-V
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Cadillac ATS-V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
