Car comparison

Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3SvsMitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0

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

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII

2.0

280 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2003-2005

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

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph
  • Most powerful
    305 hp
    227 kW
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    543 km
    337 mi
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Highest torque
    383 Nm
    282 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    212 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.4 L/100 km
    15.3 mpg US
    18.3 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3SMitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
Power
305hp227kW
280hp209kW
Torque
362Nm267lb-ft
383Nm282lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
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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
54.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
18.7s
Calculated
17.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
5.6s
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
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
210hp/t157kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
543km337mi
Calculated
505km314mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,346cc204cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,471mm176in
4,490mm177in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,625mm103in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,481mm58in
1,515mm60in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
440L
430L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
55L

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 B3SMitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0PowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S: Power / Torque
  • Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0: 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.06,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3SMitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.7 s
17.6 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
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
177 km/h
110 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
280 hp
209 kW

Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S has 25 hp more than Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0 and Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S: 25 hp (19 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
383 Nm
282 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
1,320 kg
2,910 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.05.9 s

Although Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S has more power, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0 and Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S: 0.4 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
505 km
314 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
280 hp
209 kW
5.9 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,490 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 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

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
5.9 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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 B3SMitsubishiLancer Evolution VIII2.0
Power
305 hp
227 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
362 Nm
267 lb-ft
383 Nm
282 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
5.9 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
1,320 kg
2,910 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
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,490 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
543 km
337 mi
505 km
314 mi
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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 B3SMitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0
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 25 hp more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 39 km (24 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 2.0

  • Has 21 Nm more
  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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