Car comparison

Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24VvsMitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI 2.0

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

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI

2.0

280 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan1999-2001

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    373 Nm
    275 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    206 hp/t
    154 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V

  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,330 kg
    2,932 lb
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24VMitsubishiLancer Evolution VI2.0
Power
265hp198kW
280hp209kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
373Nm275lb-ft
Curb weight
1,330kg2,932lb
1,360kg2,998lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
46.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
17.1s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
199hp/t149kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
206hp/t154kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,152cc192cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,433mm175in
4,350mm171in
Width
1,698mm67in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,373mm54in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,510mm99in
Front track
1,410mm56in
1,510mm59in
Rear track
1,423mm56in
1,505mm59in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
435L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24VMitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI 2.0PowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V: Power / Torque
  • Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI 2.0: 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VI2.06,500 rpm2,750 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24VMitsubishiLancer Evolution VI2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.1 s
14.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
187 km/h
116 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VI2.0
280 hp
209 kW

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI 2.0 has 15 hp more than Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI 2.0: 15 hp (11 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VI2.0
373 Nm
275 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VI2.0
1,360 kg
2,998 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VI2.0
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VI2.04.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI 2.0 and Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V: 1.0 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VI2.0
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VI2.0
280 hp
209 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VI2.0
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24VMitsubishiLancer Evolution VI2.0
Power
265 hp
198 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
373 Nm
275 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
1,360 kg
2,998 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-
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
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Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 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

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI 2.0

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 43 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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