The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP (16 - 18)
€ 52,000
€ 26,200
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 145 i-ELOOP.
ALPINA B3 S
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
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 145 i-ELOOP
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.08 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
E46
Generation
GJ
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
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
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
143 hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
165 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
21.2 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
43 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
43 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
13 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
337 mi
Range
700 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
700 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
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).
104.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
