The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC (11 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
€ 29,500
€ 48,800
€ 29,500
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 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 S.
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
ALPINA B3 S
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 S
3598 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
11.15 %
General
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
ALPINA B3 S
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
E5/1
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
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
148 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
258 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
ALPINA B3 S
132 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
▶ REPLAY
24.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 lb/hp
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
24.31 lb/hp
10.62 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
44 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
35 mpg
city
15 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
762 mi
Range
359 mi
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
762 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 S
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).
206.5 kWh
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
109.1 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
877 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
