The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC (11 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 29,500

€ 61,800

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘ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 7.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.7
72.4
80.3
56.6
71.5
79.3
72.4 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.7 in
Height
56.6 in
106.5
186
108.7
178.9
186 in
Length
178.9 in
106.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3598 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
271 lb
7 %

General
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
CU1/CW1
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
148 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
132 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
24.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
24.31 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
44 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
35 mpg
city
16 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
762 mi
Range
384 mi
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
762 mi
384 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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).
193.3 kWh
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
109.1 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
877 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data