The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC (11 - 15) 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 25.4 cm longer, 10.1 cm wider and 4.5 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
ALPINA B3 3.3
1440
1840
2040
1395
1739
1939
1840 mm
Width
1739 mm
2040 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1939 mm
1440 mm
Height
1395 mm
2705
4725
2725
4471
4725 mm
Length
4471 mm
2705 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
ALPINA B3 3.3
1632 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg

Weight Difference:
152 kg
9.31 %

General
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
ALPINA B3 3.3
CU1/CW1
Generation
E46
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2199 CC
Engine Capacity
3300 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
148 bhp
276 bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
350 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
335 NM
at 4500 rpm
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
350 NM
335 NM
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
ALPINA B3 3.3
132 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3
▶ REPLAY
11.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.36 kg/bhp
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
11.03 kg/bhp
5.36 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
53 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
42 mpg
city
16 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
762 mi
Range
334 mi
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
762 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
109.1 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
109.1 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
138 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
398 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
467 L
Boot Capacity
440 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data