Car comparison

Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24VvsNissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6

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

Nissan Cedric (Y33)

3.0T V6

270 hp2987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan1995-1997

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
  • Lightest
    1,330 kg
    2,932 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    199 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    667 km
    414 mi
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24VNissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
Power
265hp198kW
270hp201kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
368Nm271lb-ft
Curb weight
1,330kg2,932lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
58.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
66.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
17.1s
Calculated
25.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
199hp/t149kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
620km385mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,152cc192cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,433mm175in
-
Width
1,698mm67in
-
Height
1,373mm54in
-
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
-
Front track
1,410mm56in
-
Rear track
1,423mm56in
-
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
435L
-
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 24VNissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6PowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6: 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
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V66,000 rpm3,600 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24VNissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.1 s
25.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
159 km/h
99 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
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
270 hp
201 kW

Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6 has 5 hp more than Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V and Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6: 5 hp (4 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
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
368 Nm
271 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
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
1,570 kg
3,461 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
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
236 km/h
147 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
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V67.0 s

Although Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6 has more power, Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V and Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6: 1.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V and Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6: 3.6 L/100 km.

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
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
667 km
414 mi
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
620 km
385 mi

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
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
270 hp
201 kW
7.0 s
236 km/h
147 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
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy 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
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
5.9 s
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
7.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24VNissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
270 hp
201 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
368 Nm
271 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
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-
Height-
Range score
667 km
414 mi
620 km
385 mi
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24VNissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V

  • Is 240 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 34 km/h (21 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 47 km (29 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power

Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 38 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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