The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP (16 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
€ 26,200

€ 57,900

€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 13.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57.1
72.4
82.3
56
71.5
79.3
72.4 in
Width
71.5 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.1 in
Height
56 in
111.4
191.7
108.7
178
191.7 in
Length
178 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
595 lb
16.41 %

General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
GJ
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
143 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
129 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
21.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
21.2 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
43 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
33 mpg
city
17 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
700 mi
Range
400 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
700 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
185.7 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
104.1 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data