Car comparison

Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24VvsVolvo S80 2.8 24V T6

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 S80

2.8 24V T6

272 hp2783 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan1998-2001

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

Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6

  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24VVolvoS802.8 24V T6
Power
265hp198kW
272hp203kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,330kg2,932lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
2,210kg4,872lb
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
72.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
17.1s
Calculated
22.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
199hp/t149kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
645km401mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,152cc192cu in
2,783cc170cu in
Length
4,433mm175in
4,822mm190in
Width
1,698mm67in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,373mm54in
1,434mm56in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,410mm56in
1,562mm61in
Rear track
1,423mm56in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
435L
440L
Max trunk volume-
1,106L
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 24VVolvo S80 2.8 24V T6PowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6: 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
VolvoS802.8 24V T65,400 rpm2,000-5,000 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24VVolvoS802.8 24V T6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.1 s
22.4 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
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
164 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
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
272 hp
203 kW

Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6 has 7 hp more than Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V and Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6: 7 hp (5 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
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
380 Nm
280 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
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
1,630 kg
3,594 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
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
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
VolvoS802.8 24V T67.2 s

Although Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6 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 Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6: 1.3 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
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V and Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6: 3.1 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
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
645 km
401 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
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
272 hp
203 kW
7.2 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
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,822 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in

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
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 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
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
7.2 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
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24VVolvoS802.8 24V T6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
7.2 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
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 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
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,822 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
645 km
401 mi
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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 24VVolvo S80 2.8 24V T6
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km21.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi34.92 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year3,255 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V

  • Is 300 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 22 km (13 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
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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