The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo Powershift (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)

€ 46,400
Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo Powershift (15 - 18) Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
€ 50,900
 ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 15.7 inches longer, 4.4 inches wider and 3.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
ALPINA B3 3.3
58.3
Blueprint Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo Powershift (15 - 18)
72.9
83.5
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
68.5
76.3
72.9 in
Width
68.5 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
58.3 in
Height
54.9 in
Blueprint Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo Powershift (15 - 18)
112.2
191.8
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
107.3
176
191.8 in
Length
176 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
ALPINA B3 3.3
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo Powershift (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.43 %
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)

General

Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
ALPINA B3 3.3
BA7
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
207 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
207 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3

Performance

Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
ALPINA B3 3.3
145 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

▶ REPLAY
17.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 lb/hp
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
17.03 lb/hp
11.82 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
47 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
41 mpg
city
13 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
783 mi
Range
334 mi
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
783 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
221.6 kWh
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
102.8 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1457 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data