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Alpina B3 (E46)

3.3 i 24V B3S

305 hp3346 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2005
0-100 km/h 5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph

Performance

Performance
Power280 hp305 hp
Torque
362Nm267lb-ft
Displacement
3,346cc204cu in
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
Power-to-weight
210hp/t157kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.3s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated

Efficiency and range

Efficiency and range
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel tank
63L
Estimated range
578km359mi
Calculated

Engine and drivetrain

Engine and drivetrain
TransmissionManualAutomatic
Body typeSedan
Fuel typeGasoline
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Drive typeRWD
Gears6-speed
Engine layoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine configurationInline
Cylinders6
Valves per cylinder4

Dimensions and space

Dimensions and space
Length
4,471mm176in
Width
1,739mm68in
Height
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,471mm58in
Rear track
1,481mm58in
Trunk volume
440L
Doors
4
Seats
5

Performance spider chart

Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.

Power benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Power benchmark
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3S
305 hp
227 kW
Database median
262 hp
195 kW

0-100 km/h benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s

0-100 km/h benchmark
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3S5.4 s
Database median6.4 s

Top speed benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Top speed benchmark
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3S
280 km/h
174 mph Unrestricted
270 km/h
168 mph Restricted
Database median
242 km/h
150 mph

Fuel consumption benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Fuel consumption benchmark
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3S
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Database median
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3SPowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3S6,300 rpm4,800 rpm6,550 rpm

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