The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP (16 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
€ 26,200
€ 48,800
€ 26,200
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 Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 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-G 145 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-G 145 i-ELOOP
ALPINA B3 S
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.16 %
General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
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
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
143 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
ALPINA B3 S
129 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
▶ REPLAY
21.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
21.2 lb/hp
10.62 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
43 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
33 mpg
city
15 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
700 mi
Range
359 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
700 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 S
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).
206.5 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
104.1 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
