Car comparison

Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3SvsHolden 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 B3S

305 hp3346 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2005
VS

Holden Commodore (VT)

5.7 i V8 SS

340 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    210 hp/t
    157 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS

  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    470 Nm
    347 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 24V B3SHoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
Power
305hp227kW
340hp254kW
Torque
362Nm267lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
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Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
61.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
57.9s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
18.7s
Calculated
24.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
210hp/t157kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
207hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
287Nm/t192lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
543km337mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,346cc204cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
4,471mm176in
4,884mm192in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,788mm110in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,481mm58in
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 24V B3SHolden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SSPowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S: 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 24V B3S6,300 rpm4,800 rpm6,550 rpm
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS5,600 rpm4,800 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3SHoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.7 s
24.1 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
163 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 B3S
305 hp
227 kW
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
340 hp
254 kW

Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS has 35 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 Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS: 35 hp (26 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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
470 Nm
347 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
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 B3S
265 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 24V B3S6.3 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 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 Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS: 0.6 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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
207 hp/t
155 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
6.3 s
265 km/h
165 mph
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
340 hp
254 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 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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
Power
340 hp
254 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
4,884 mm
192.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3SHoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
Power
305 hp
227 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
362 Nm
267 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.9 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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
4,884 mm
192.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
543 km
337 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
207 hp/t
155 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
VehicleAlpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 31 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 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 35 hp more
  • Has 108 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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