Car comparison

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24VvsAUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6

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

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Alpina B3 Touring (E46)

3.3 i 24V

280 hp3300 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2000-2006
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001

2.7 T V6

250 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboWagon / estate2001-2004

Comparison overview

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

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Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    262 km/h
    163 mph
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Lightest
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    173 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.1 L/100 km
    14.6 mpg US
    17.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24VAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Power
280hp209kW
250hp186kW
Torque
335Nm247lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight-
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
64.4s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
75.2s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
19.2s
Calculated
25.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
573km356mi
Calculated
598km372mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,300cc201cu in
2,671cc163cu in
Length
4,478mm176in
4,796mm189in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,759mm109in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,481mm58in
1,569mm62in
Trunk volume
435L
455L
Max trunk volume
1,345L
1,590L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
70L
CO2 emissions-
281g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24VAUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6PowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V6,200 rpm4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V65,800 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24VAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 s
25.0 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V
280 hp
209 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
250 hp
186 kW

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V has 30 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6 and Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V
335 Nm
247 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
1,720 kg
3,792 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 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V
262 km/h
163 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
246 km/h
153 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V6.1 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V67.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V and AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6: 0.9 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 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V and AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6: 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 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V
573 km
356 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
598 km
372 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V
280 hp
209 kW
6.1 s
262 km/h
163 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
250 hp
186 kW
7.0 s
246 km/h
153 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 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,478 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,796 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 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 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V 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 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
6.1 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
7.0 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 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24VAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 T V6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
335 Nm
247 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
7.0 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,478 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,796 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
Range score
573 km
356 mi
598 km
372 mi
CO2 score
-
281 g/km
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24VAUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 T V6

  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Has 26 km (16 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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