The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 29,500
€ 50,900
€ 29,500
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 Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
ALPINA B3 3.3
56.7
72.4
80.3
54.9
68.5
76.3
72.4 in
Width
68.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.7 in
Height
54.9 in
106.5
186
107.3
176
186 in
Length
176 in
106.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
ALPINA B3 3.3
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.09 %
General
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
ALPINA B3 3.3
CU1/CW1
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
148 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
258 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
ALPINA B3 3.3
132 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 lb/hp
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
23.98 lb/hp
11.82 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
41 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
32 mpg
city
13 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
708 mi
Range
334 mi
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
708 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
221.6 kWh
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
117.3 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
