Car comparison

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40VvsAlpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A6 (4F/C6)

4.2 V8 40V

335 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2006
VS

Alpina B3 (E46)

3.3 i 24V B3S

305 hp3346 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2005

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    335 hp
    250 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.5 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    690 km
    429 mi
  • Largest trunk
    546 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S

  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40VAlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3S
Power
335hp250kW
305hp227kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
362Nm267lb-ft
Curb weight
1,745kg3,847lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
2,325kg5,126lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
265 km/h
165 mph
To 99% top speed
62.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
61.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
18.5s
Calculated
18.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
210hp/t157kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
690km429mi
Calculated
543km337mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
3,346cc204cu in
Length
4,916mm194in
4,471mm176in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,739mm68in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,843mm112in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,471mm58in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,481mm58in
Trunk volume-
440L
Max trunk volume
546L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
63L
CO2 emissions
278g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40VAlpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3SPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
  • Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V6,600 rpm3,500 rpm6,850 rpm
AlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3S6,300 rpm4,800 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40VAlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3S
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.5 s
18.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
265 km/h
165 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
AlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3S
305 hp
227 kW

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V has 30 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 AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
AlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3S
362 Nm
267 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
AlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3S
1,450 kg
3,197 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3S
265 km/h
165 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V6.1 s
AlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3S6.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V and Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3S
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
AlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3S
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
690 km
429 mi
AlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3S
543 km
337 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3S
305 hp
227 kW
6.3 s
265 km/h
165 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
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
546 L
19.3 cu ft
Length
4,916 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
AlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3S
Power
305 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
265 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
1,414 mm
55.7 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
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3S
Power
305 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V 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
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
6.1 s
AlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3S
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3S
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40VAlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3S
Power
335 hp
250 kW
305 hp
227 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
362 Nm
267 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
Lightness
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
546 L
19.3 cu ft
Length
4,916 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
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
Range score
690 km
429 mi
543 km
337 mi
CO2 score
278 g/km
-
Trunk score
546 L
19.3 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
210 hp/t
157 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.

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
VehicleAUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40VAlpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 58 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 147 km (91 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 106 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S

  • Is 295 kg lighter
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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