Car comparison

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24VvsAUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI 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 (4F/C6)

3.2 FSI V6

255 hp3123 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2004-2008

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Lightest
    1,610 kg
    3,549 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.5 L/100 km
    16.2 mpg US
    19.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    707 km
    439 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

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
  • Highest torque
    335 Nm
    247 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    173 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24VAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
280hp209kW
255hp190kW
Torque
335Nm247lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,610kg3,549lb
Gross weight-
2,240kg4,938lb
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.4s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
78.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
19.2s
Calculated
23.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
573km356mi
Calculated
707km439mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,300cc201cu in
3,123cc191cu in
Length
4,478mm176in
4,933mm194in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,463mm58in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,843mm112in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,612mm63in
Rear track
1,481mm58in
1,618mm64in
Trunk volume
435L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,345L
1,660L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
70L
CO2 emissions-
238g/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 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6PowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V66,500 rpm3,250 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24VAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 s
23.1 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
162 km/h
101 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
255 hp
190 kW

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V has 25 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 and Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V: 25 hp (19 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
330 Nm
243 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
1,610 kg
3,549 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
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 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V6.1 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V67.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V and AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: 1.0 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 and Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V: 1.1 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
707 km
439 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
255 hp
190 kW
7.1 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 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,933 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
7.1 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24VAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
335 Nm
247 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
7.1 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,933 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Range score
573 km
356 mi
707 km
439 mi
CO2 score
-
238 g/km
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 134 km (83 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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