Car comparison

Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3SvsHSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 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 B3S

305 hp3346 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2005
VS

HSV Clubsport (VY)

R8 5.7 V8

354 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2003

Comparison overview

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Best choices

HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8

  • Most powerful
    354 hp
    264 kW
  • Highest torque
    475 Nm
    350 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    475 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    210 hp/t
    157 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3SHSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
Power
305hp227kW
354hp264kW
Torque
362Nm267lb-ft
475Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,696kg3,739lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
263 km/h
163 mph
To 99% top speed
56.3s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
55.6s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
Calculated
16.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
210hp/t157kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
578km359mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,346cc204cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
4,471mm176in
4,980mm196in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,788mm110in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,558mm61in
Rear track
1,481mm58in
1,574mm62in
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 24V B3SHSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S: Power / Torque
  • HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3S6,300 rpm4,800 rpm6,550 rpm
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V85,600 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3SHSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
16.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
263 km/h
163 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3S
305 hp
227 kW
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
354 hp
264 kW

HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8 has 49 hp more than Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S and HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8: 49 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3S
362 Nm
267 lb-ft
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
475 Nm
350 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 B3S
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
1,696 kg
3,739 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 B3S
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
263 km/h
163 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 24V B3S5.4 s
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V85.5 s

Although HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8 has more power, Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S and HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8: 0.1 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 B3S
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 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 B3S
305 hp
227 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
354 hp
264 kW
5.5 s
263 km/h
163 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 B3S
Power
305 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,471 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,980 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3SHSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
Power
305 hp
227 kW
354 hp
264 kW
Torque
362 Nm
267 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,696 kg
3,739 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,980 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
578 km
359 mi
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Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 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 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S

  • Is 246 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 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

HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8

  • Has 49 hp more
  • Has 113 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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