The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Sedan 1.8 (10 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
€ 23,000
€ 47,800
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 6 1.8 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.2 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Mazda 6 1.8
ALPINA B3 3.3
56.7
70.7
78.5
54.9
68.5
76.3
70.7 in
Width
68.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.7 in
Height
54.9 in
107.3
187.2
107.3
176
187.2 in
Length
176 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 1.8
ALPINA B3 3.3
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.51 %
General
Mazda 6 1.8
ALPINA B3 3.3
GH
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 1.8
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
118 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mazda 6 1.8
118 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
122 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 6 1.8
122 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Mazda 6 1.8
ALPINA B3 3.3
122 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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25.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.58 lb/hp
Mazda 6 1.8
25.59 lb/hp
11.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 1.8
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mazda 6 1.8
36 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
25 mpg
city
15 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
603 mi
Range
362 mi
Mazda 6 1.8
603 mi
362 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
125 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).
204.5 kWh
Mazda 6 1.8
125 kWh
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 1.8
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
