Car comparison

Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3SvsJaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V

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

Jaguar XJ (X350)

4.2 V8 32V

300 hp4196 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2006

Comparison overview

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

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
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100

Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V

  • Highest torque
    411 Nm
    303 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.0 L/100 km
    14.7 mpg US
    17.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    780 km
    485 mi
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3SJaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
Power
305hp227kW
300hp224kW
Torque
362Nm267lb-ft
411Nm303lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,615kg3,560lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
67.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
18.7s
Calculated
20.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
210hp/t157kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
543km337mi
Calculated
780km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,346cc204cu in
4,196cc256cu in
Length
4,471mm176in
5,090mm200in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,448mm57in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
3,034mm119in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,556mm61in
Rear track
1,481mm58in
1,546mm61in
Trunk volume
440L
470L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
85L

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 B3SJaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V: 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
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V6,000 rpm4,100 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3SJaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.7 s
20.7 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
168 km/h
104 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
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
300 hp
224 kW

Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S has 5 hp more than Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V 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
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
411 Nm
303 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
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
1,615 kg
3,560 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
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 B3S6.3 s
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S and Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V: 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
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V and Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S: 0.7 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
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
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
543 km
337 mi
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
780 km
485 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
6.3 s
265 km/h
165 mph
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
300 hp
224 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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/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
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 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/h6.3 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
6.3 s
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
6.6 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
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3SJaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
Power
305 hp
227 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
362 Nm
267 lb-ft
411 Nm
303 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.6 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
Fuel consumption
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
Range score
543 km
337 mi
780 km
485 mi
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
470 L
16.6 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 B3SJaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V

  • Has 49 Nm more
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 237 km (147 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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