The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.5 Turbo (07 - 10)
€ 48,800
€ 31,200
€ 48,800
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 ALPINA B3 S 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 2.5 Turbo.
ALPINA B3 S
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.5
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
107.3
176
112.2
190.7
176 in
Length
190.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3455 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.47 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
E46
Generation
BA7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
217 hp
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
168 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
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10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.92 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
15.92 lb/hp
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
25 mpg
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
15 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
359 mi
Range
468 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
468 mi
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
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).
176.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
176.2 kWh
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1362 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
