The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac ATS-V Automatic (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
€ 83,700
€ 48,800
€ 83,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Cadillac ATS-V is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.6 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
Cadillac ATS-V
ALPINA B3 S
56.1
72
79.8
54.9
68.5
76.3
72 in
Width
68.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.1 in
Height
54.9 in
109.3
184.6
107.3
176
184.6 in
Length
176 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac ATS-V
ALPINA B3 S
3913 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
717 lb
18.32 %
General
Cadillac ATS-V
ALPINA B3 S
ATS-V
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Cadillac ATS-V
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
GM 3.6L Twin Turbo V6
Engine Series
LF4
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
464 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Cadillac ATS-V
464 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
445 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Cadillac ATS-V
445 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
Cadillac ATS-V
ALPINA B3 S
189 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac ATS-V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
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8.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 lb/hp
Cadillac ATS-V
8.43 lb/hp
10.62 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac ATS-V
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Cadillac ATS-V
20 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
14 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
337 mi
Range
359 mi
Cadillac ATS-V
337 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 S
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).
206.5 kWh
Cadillac ATS-V
219.8 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac ATS-V
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
