The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 37,800

€ 56,200

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 12.9 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 3.6 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring.
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
58.3
72.4
82.3
54.7
68.5
76.3
72.4 in
Width
68.5 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
58.3 in
Height
54.7 in
108.3
189.2
107.3
176.3
189.2 in
Length
176.3 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.9 %

General
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
GJ
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
S52-B33
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
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
173 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
310 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
310 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Performance
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
137 mph
Maximum Speed
156 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.02 lb/hp
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
18.92 lb/hp
13.02 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
51 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
41 mpg
city
14 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
838 mi
Range
334 mi
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
838 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
221.6 kWh
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
94.6 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft










46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft