Car comparison

Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24VvsAUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8

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 S6 (4B/C5)

4.2 V8

340 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2005

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • 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 estimated range
    583 km
    362 mi
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best economy score
    78/100

AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8

  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    196 hp/t
    146 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24VAUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
280hp209kW
340hp254kW
Torque
335Nm247lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
2,275kg5,016lb
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
59.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
17.0s
Calculated
18.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
21L/100 km11.2mpg US13.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
583km362mi
Calculated
582km361mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,300cc201cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
4,471mm176in
4,833mm190in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,395mm55in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,759mm109in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,472mm58in
1,590mm63in
Trunk volume
440L
434L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
82L
CO2 emissions-
338g/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 S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8: 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
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V87,000 rpm3,400 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24VAUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
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
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.0 s
18.0 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
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
176 km/h
109 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
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
340 hp
254 kW

AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 has 60 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 S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8: 60 hp (45 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
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
420 Nm
310 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
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
1,735 kg
3,825 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
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
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
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V85.7 s

Although AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 has more power, Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V and AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8: 3.3 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
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 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
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
582 km
361 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
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
340 hp
254 kW
5.7 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 (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
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,833 mm
190.3 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 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
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 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
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
5.7 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
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24VAUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
280 hp
209 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
335 Nm
247 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.7 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
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 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
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,833 mm
190.3 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
583 km
362 mi
582 km
361 mi
CO2 score
-
338 g/km
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 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 S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK14.1 L/100 km16.7 mpg US20 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km24.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi39.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal2,115 L559 US gal465 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year3,701 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V

  • Is 285 kg lighter
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 km (1 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 6 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 85 Nm more
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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