The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165 SKYACTIV-Drive (18 - ..)
€ 48,800

€ 34,800

€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘ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-G 165.
ALPINA B3 S
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
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-G 165
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4511 lb

Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.21 %

General
ALPINA B3 S
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
E46
Generation
GJ
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 automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
163 hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
168 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
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10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
38 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
38 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
15 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
359 mi
Range
621 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
621 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
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).
117.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data