Car comparison

Volvo S70 2.3 TurbovsAlpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V

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

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Volvo S70

2.3 Turbo

250 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan1996-2000
VS

Alpina B3 (E36)

3.2 i 24V

265 hp3152 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1996-1999

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • 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 performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS702.3 TurboAlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
Power
250hp186kW
265hp198kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,473kg3,247lb
1,330kg2,932lb
Gross weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
66.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
56.3s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
Calculated
20.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.1s
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
14.6s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
199hp/t149kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,319cc142cu in
3,152cc192cu in
Length
4,720mm186in
4,433mm175in
Width
1,760mm69in
1,698mm67in
Height
1,390mm55in
1,373mm54in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,410mm56in
Rear track
1,470mm58in
1,423mm56in
Trunk volume
470L
435L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S70 2.3 TurboAlpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24VPowerTorque
  • Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS702.3 Turbo6,000 rpm2,400 rpm6,250 rpm
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V5,800 rpm4,400 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS702.3 TurboAlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
20.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
170 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
265 hp
198 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
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
1,473 kg
3,247 lb
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
1,330 kg
2,932 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
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
VolvoS702.3 Turbo6.7 s
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V6.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V and Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
265 hp
198 kW
6.4 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
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
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS702.3 TurboAlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,473 kg
3,247 lb
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
-
667 km
414 mi
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 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.

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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

Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Is 143 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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