Car comparison

Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24VvsVolvo S70 2.3 Turbo

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

Volvo S70

2.3 Turbo

250 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan1996-2000

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

Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo

  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24VVolvoS702.3 Turbo
Power
265hp198kW
250hp186kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,330kg2,932lb
1,473kg3,247lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,920kg4,233lb
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
66.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
17.1s
Calculated
20.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city-
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
199hp/t149kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
3,152cc192cu in
2,319cc142cu in
Length
4,433mm175in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,698mm67in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,373mm54in
1,390mm55in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,410mm56in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,423mm56in
1,470mm58in
Trunk volume
435L
470L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24VVolvo S70 2.3 TurboPowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo: 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
VolvoS702.3 Turbo6,000 rpm2,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24VVolvoS702.3 Turbo
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
20.7 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
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.7 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
168 km/h
104 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
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW

Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V has 15 hp more than Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo and Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V: 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
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
350 Nm
258 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
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
1,473 kg
3,247 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
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
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
VolvoS702.3 Turbo6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V and Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo: 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
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
6.7 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
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24VVolvoS702.3 Turbo
Power
265 hp
198 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.7 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
1,473 kg
3,247 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
-
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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.

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 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 15 hp more
  • Is 143 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 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

Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 35 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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