Car comparison

Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20VvsAlpina 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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Volvo S60

R 2.5i 20V

300 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2003-2004
VS

Alpina B3 (E46)

3.3 i 24V B3S

305 hp3346 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2005

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S

  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS60R 2.5i 20VAlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3S
Power
300hp224kW
305hp227kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
362Nm267lb-ft
Curb weight
1,614kg3,558lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
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
56.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
61.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
17.1s
Calculated
18.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
210hp/t157kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
636km395mi
Calculated
543km337mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
3,346cc204cu in
Length
4,606mm181in
4,471mm176in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,739mm68in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,557mm61in
1,471mm58in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,481mm58in
Trunk volume
424L
440L
Max trunk volume
1,034L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20VAlpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3SPowerTorque
  • Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V: Power / Torque
  • Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V5,500 rpm1,950-5,250 rpm5,750 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
MetricVolvoS60R 2.5i 20VAlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3S
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.1 s
18.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
265 km/h
165 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
300 hp
224 kW
AlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3S
305 hp
227 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
400 Nm
295 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
1,614 kg
3,558 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V5.7 s
AlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3S6.3 s

Although Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S has more power, Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V and Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3S
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V and Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S: 0.9 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
636 km
395 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
300 hp
224 kW
5.7 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
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
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
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
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

Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V 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
VolvoS60R 2.5i 20V
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
5.7 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
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
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
VehicleVolvoS60R 2.5i 20VAlpinaB3 (E46)3.3 i 24V B3S
Power
300 hp
224 kW
305 hp
227 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
362 Nm
267 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
Lightness
1,614 kg
3,558 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
636 km
395 mi
543 km
337 mi
Trunk score
424 L
15.0 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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
VehicleVolvo S60 R 2.5i 20VAlpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S60 R 2.5i 20V

  • Has 38 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 92 km (57 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 164 kg lighter
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 16 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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