Car comparison

Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24VvsHolden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS

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

Holden Commodore (VT)

5.7 i V8 SS

306 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2002

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
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS

  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    460 Nm
    339 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    475 L
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24VHoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
Power
280hp209kW
306hp228kW
Torque
335Nm247lb-ft
460Nm339lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
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Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
56.8s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
60.0s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
17.0s
Calculated
24.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
583km362mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,300cc201cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
4,471mm176in
4,964mm195in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,395mm55in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,788mm110in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,472mm58in
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume
440L
475L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24VHolden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SSPowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V: Power / Torque
  • Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS: 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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS5,200 rpm4,400 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24VHoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
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
24.6 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
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
162 km/h
101 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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
306 hp
228 kW

Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS has 26 hp more than Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V and Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS: 26 hp (19 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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
460 Nm
339 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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
1,640 kg
3,616 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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
234 km/h
145 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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS6.9 s

Although Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS 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 Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS: 1.2 s.

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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
306 hp
228 kW
6.9 s
234 km/h
145 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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,964 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24VHoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
Power
280 hp
209 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
335 Nm
247 lb-ft
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.9 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
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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
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,964 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
583 km
362 mi
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Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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 24V
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 32 km/h (20 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS

  • Has 26 hp more
  • Has 125 Nm more
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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