Car comparison

Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24VvsHSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alpina B3 (E36)

3.2 i 24V

265 hp3152 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1996-1999
VS

HSV Clubsport (VR/VS)

185i V8

252 hp4987 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1997

Comparison overview

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Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Lightest
    1,330 kg
    2,932 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    199 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24VHSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
Power
265hp198kW
252hp188kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,330kg2,932lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
58.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
65.3s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
17.1s
Calculated
22.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
199hp/t149kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,152cc192cu in
4,987cc304cu in
Length
4,433mm175in
4,861mm191in
Width
1,698mm67in
1,794mm71in
Height
1,373mm54in
1,448mm57in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,736mm108in
Front track
1,410mm56in
1,485mm58in
Rear track
1,423mm56in
1,485mm58in
Trunk volume
435L
555L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24VHSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V: Power / Torque
  • HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V5,800 rpm4,400 rpm6,050 rpm
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V84,600 rpm3,800 rpm4,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24VHSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.1 s
22.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
265 hp
198 kW
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
252 hp
188 kW

Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V has 13 hp more than HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8.

The biggest power difference is between HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8 and Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
1,550 kg
3,417 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
247 km/h
153 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V5.9 s
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V86.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V and HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8: 0.8 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
265 hp
198 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
252 hp
188 kW
6.7 s
247 km/h
153 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,373 mm
54.1 in
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
555 L
19.6 cu ft
Length
4,861 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24VHSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
Power
265 hp
198 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,373 mm
54.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
555 L
19.6 cu ft
Length
4,861 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
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Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
555 L
19.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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