The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Peugeot 508 VTi 120 EGS6 (14 - 15)
€ 52,000

€ 25,300

€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 14.1 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Peugeot 508 VTi 120.
ALPINA B3 S
Peugeot 508 VTi 120
54.9
68.5
76.3
57.3
72
81.4
68.5 in
Width
72 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
54.9 in
Height
57.3 in
107.3
176
110.9
190.2
176 in
Length
190.2 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
Peugeot 508 VTi 120
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.01 %

General
ALPINA B3 S
Peugeot 508 VTi 120
E46
Generation
8
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Peugeot 508 VTi 120
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
118 hp
Peugeot 508 VTi 120
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
115 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
115 lb‑ft
Peugeot 508 VTi 120
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Peugeot 508 VTi 120
165 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

Peugeot 508 VTi 120
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.37 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
27.37 lb/hp
Peugeot 508 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Peugeot 508 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
41 mpg
Peugeot 508 VTi 120
13 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
337 mi
Range
771 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
771 mi
Peugeot 508 VTi 120
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).
109.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
Peugeot 508 VTi 120
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Peugeot 508 VTi 120
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft