The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 28,500
€ 52,000
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 15.5 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
ALPINA B3 S
57.1
72.4
82.3
54.9
68.5
76.3
72.4 in
Width
68.5 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57.1 in
Height
54.9 in
111.4
191.5
107.3
176
191.5 in
Length
176 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
ALPINA B3 S
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.08 %
General
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
ALPINA B3 S
GJ
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
163 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
155 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
ALPINA B3 S
134 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
18.6 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
39 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
31 mpg
city
13 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
642 mi
Range
337 mi
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
642 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
219.8 kWh
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
113.6 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
