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Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3SvsLexus LS III · Facelift 2004 430 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

Lexus LS III · Facelift 2004

430 V8

282 hp4293 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2005

Comparison overview

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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
  • Most powerful
    305 hp
    227 kW
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    210 hp/t
    157 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.2 L/100 km
    14.5 mpg US
    17.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3SLexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
305hp227kW
282hp210kW
Torque
362Nm267lb-ft
417Nm308lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
2,340kg5,159lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.3s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
65.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
Calculated
19.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
210hp/t157kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
578km359mi
Calculated
737km458mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,346cc204cu in
4,293cc262cu in
Length
4,471mm176in
5,025mm198in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,925mm115in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,481mm58in
1,575mm62in
Trunk volume
440L
570L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
84L
CO2 emissions-
270g/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 24V B3SLexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S: Power / Torque
  • Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V85,600 rpm3,500 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3SLexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
19.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
172 km/h
107 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
282 hp
210 kW

Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S has 23 hp more than Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8 and Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S: 23 hp (17 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
417 Nm
308 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
1,835 kg
4,045 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 24V B3S5.4 s
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V86.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S and Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8: 0.9 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 B3S
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S and Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8: 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 B3S
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 B3S
578 km
359 mi
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
737 km
458 mi

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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
282 hp
210 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 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
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
282 hp
210 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,025 mm
197.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 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 B3S
Power
305 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
282 hp
210 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S 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 B3S
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
5.4 s
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.3 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 B3S
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
LexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3SLexusLS IIIFacelift 2004430 V8
Power
305 hp
227 kW
282 hp
210 kW
Torque
362 Nm
267 lb-ft
417 Nm
308 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,471 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,025 mm
197.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
578 km
359 mi
737 km
458 mi
CO2 score
-
270 g/km
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 B3SLexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S

  • Has 23 hp more
  • Is 385 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 57 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Lexus LS III Facelift 2004 430 V8

  • Has 55 Nm more
  • Has 159 km (99 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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