The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Honda Accord 2.0 Automatic (11 - 15)
€ 52,000
€ 28,900
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 10 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Honda Accord 2.0.
ALPINA B3 S
Honda Accord 2.0
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.7
72.4
80.3
68.5 in
Width
72.4 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
54.9 in
Height
56.7 in
107.3
176
106.5
186
176 in
Length
186 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
106.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
Honda Accord 2.0
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.4 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Honda Accord 2.0
E46
Generation
CU1/CW1
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Honda Accord 2.0
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
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
154 hp
Honda Accord 2.0
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Accord 2.0
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Honda Accord 2.0
165 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Accord 2.0
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.93 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
21.93 lb/hp
Honda Accord 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Honda Accord 2.0
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
32 mpg
Honda Accord 2.0
13 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
337 mi
Range
553 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
553 mi
Honda Accord 2.0
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).
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).
138.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
Honda Accord 2.0
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Honda Accord 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
944 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
