The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 37,800
€ 52,000
€ 37,800
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 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 15.7 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
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
191.7
107.3
176
191.7 in
Length
176 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
ALPINA B3 S
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
ALPINA B3 S
GJ
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
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
173 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
173 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
310 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
310 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
ALPINA B3 S
139 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
18.92 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
52 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
43 mpg
city
13 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
856 mi
Range
337 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
856 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
92.5 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
