The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184 (18 - ..)
€ 48,800
€ 39,100
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘ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 15.7 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184.
ALPINA B3 S
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
54.9
68.5
76.3
57.1
72.4
82.3
68.5 in
Width
72.4 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
54.9 in
Height
57.1 in
107.3
176
111.4
191.7
176 in
Length
191.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
111.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3574 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4810 lb
Weight Difference:
377 lb
10.55 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
E46
Generation
GJ
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
181 hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
328 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
328 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
168 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
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10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.75 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
19.75 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
50 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
15 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
359 mi
Range
820 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
820 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
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).
96.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
