Car comparison

Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24VvsAUDI A8 (D2/4D) · Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V

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

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Alpina B3 (E46)

3.3 i 24V

280 hp3300 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2005
VS

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) · Facelift 1998

4.2 V8 40V

310 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2002

Comparison overview

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Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    266 km/h
    165 mph
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    193 hp/t
    144 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.1 L/100 km
    14.6 mpg US
    17.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24VAUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
Power
280hp209kW
310hp231kW
Torque
335Nm247lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.8s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
70.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
17.0s
Calculated
21.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
19.5L/100 km12.1mpg US14.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
583km362mi
Calculated
698km434mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,300cc201cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
4,471mm176in
5,034mm198in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,395mm55in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,882mm113in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,593mm63in
Rear track
1,472mm58in
1,584mm62in
Trunk volume
440L
525L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24VAUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40VPowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V6,200 rpm4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V6,200 rpm3,000-4,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24VAUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.0 s
21.7 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V
280 hp
209 kW
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
310 hp
231 kW

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V has 30 hp more than Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V
335 Nm
247 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
410 Nm
302 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
1,750 kg
3,858 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 (E46)3.3 i 24V
266 km/h
165 mph
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
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 (E46)3.3 i 24V5.7 s
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V6.9 s

Although AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V has more power, Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V: 1.2 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 (E46)3.3 i 24V
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V: 2.1 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 (E46)3.3 i 24V
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V
583 km
362 mi
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
698 km
434 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V
280 hp
209 kW
5.7 s
266 km/h
165 mph
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
310 hp
231 kW
6.9 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 (E46)3.3 i 24V
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,471 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,034 mm
198.2 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 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 (E46)3.3 i 24V
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 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 (E46)3.3 i 24V
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
5.7 s
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
6.9 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 (E46)3.3 i 24V
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24VAUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
Power
280 hp
209 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
335 Nm
247 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.9 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,471 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,034 mm
198.2 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Range score
583 km
362 mi
698 km
434 mi
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 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 (E46) 3.3 i 24VAUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V

  • Is 300 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 75 Nm more
  • Has 114 km (71 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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