The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (18 - ..)
€ 52,000

€ 37,300

€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘ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 150.
ALPINA B3 S
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
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 150
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4788 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.93 %

General
ALPINA B3 S
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
E46
Generation
GJ
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
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
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
148 hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
165 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.21 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
24.21 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
46 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
13 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
337 mi
Range
756 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
756 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
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).
104.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data