The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo Powershift (15 - 18)

€ 52,000
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 46,400
 Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo Powershift (15 - 18) Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400

ⓘ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, 4.4 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo.
ALPINA B3 S
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
58.3
Blueprint Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo Powershift (15 - 18)
72.9
83.5
68.5 in
Width
72.9 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
54.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo Powershift (15 - 18)
112.2
191.8
176 in
Length
191.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.43 %
Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo Powershift (15 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
E46
Generation
BA7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
207 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
207 hp
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo

Performance

ALPINA B3 S
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
165 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
17.03 lb/hp
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
47 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
47 mpg
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
13 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
337 mi
Range
783 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
783 mi
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
102.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
102.8 kWh
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1457 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data