Car comparison

Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24VvsAUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6

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 S4 (8D/B5)

2.7 BiTurbo V6

265 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboSedan1997-2001

Comparison overview

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Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V

  • Fastest top speed
    266 km/h
    165 mph
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • 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 highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    583 km
    362 mi
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24VAUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
Power
280hp209kW
265hp198kW
Torque
335Nm247lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,510kg3,329lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
2,060kg4,542lb
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
55.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
17.0s
Calculated
17.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
583km362mi
Calculated
549km341mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,300cc201cu in
2,671cc163cu in
Length
4,471mm176in
4,483mm176in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,733mm68in
Height
1,395mm55in
1,396mm55in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,607mm103in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,498mm59in
Rear track
1,472mm58in
1,490mm59in
Trunk volume
440L
440L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
62L
CO2 emissions-
271g/km

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 S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6PowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6: 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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V65,800 rpm1,850-3,600 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24VAUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.0 s
17.2 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
178 km/h
111 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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
265 hp
198 kW

Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V has 15 hp more than AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 and Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V: 15 hp (11 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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
400 Nm
295 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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
1,510 kg
3,329 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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V65.6 s

Although Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V has more power, AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 and Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V: 0.1 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 (E46)3.3 i 24V
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V and AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6: 0.5 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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
549 km
341 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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
265 hp
198 kW
5.6 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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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
4,483 mm
176.5 in
Height
1,396 mm
55.0 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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
5.6 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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24VAUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
335 Nm
247 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.6 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
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 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
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,483 mm
176.5 in
Height
1,396 mm
55.0 in
Range score
583 km
362 mi
549 km
341 mi
CO2 score
-
271 g/km
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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 S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 35 km (22 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6

  • Has 65 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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