Car comparison

Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3SvsVolvo S60 R 2.5i 20V

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

Volvo S60

R 2.5i 20V

300 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2003-2004

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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 highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.7 L/100 km
    16.0 mpg US
    19.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    636 km
    395 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3SVolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
Power
305hp227kW
300hp224kW
Torque
362Nm267lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,614kg3,558lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
2,100kg4,630lb
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
56.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
Calculated
17.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
210hp/t157kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
578km359mi
Calculated
636km395mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,346cc204cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,471mm176in
4,606mm181in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,715mm107in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,557mm61in
Rear track
1,481mm58in
1,542mm61in
Trunk volume
440L
424L
Max trunk volume-
1,034L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
68L

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 B3SVolvo S60 R 2.5i 20VPowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V: 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V5,500 rpm1,950-5,250 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3SVolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
17.1 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
179 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 B3S
305 hp
227 kW
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
300 hp
224 kW

Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S has 5 hp more than Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V and Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S: 5 hp (4 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
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 B3S
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
1,614 kg
3,558 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V5.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S and Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V: 0.3 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
636 km
395 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
300 hp
224 kW
5.7 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
424 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,606 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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 B3S
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3SVolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
Power
305 hp
227 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
362 Nm
267 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.7 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
1,614 kg
3,558 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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
424 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,606 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Range score
578 km
359 mi
636 km
395 mi
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
424 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
186 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 B3SVolvo S60 R 2.5i 20V
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 164 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 16 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V

  • Has 38 Nm more
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 58 km (36 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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