Car comparison

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24VvsVolvo V70 II R 2.5i V20

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

Volvo V70 II

R 2.5i V20

300 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2003-2004

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    180 hp/t
    134 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.9 L/100 km
    15.8 mpg US
    19.0 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    485 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V

  • Fastest top speed
    262 km/h
    163 mph
  • Lightest
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24VVolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
Power
280hp209kW
300hp224kW
Torque
335Nm247lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,665kg3,671lb
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
61.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
19.2s
Calculated
18.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
180hp/t134kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
573km356mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
3,300cc201cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,478mm176in
4,710mm185in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,715mm107in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,557mm61in
Rear track
1,481mm58in
1,542mm61in
Trunk volume
435L
485L
Max trunk volume
1,345L
1,641L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24VVolvo V70 II R 2.5i V20PowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20: 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
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V205,200 rpm1,950 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24VVolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 s
18.7 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
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
174 km/h
108 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
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
300 hp
224 kW

Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20 has 20 hp more than Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V and Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20: 20 hp (15 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
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
400 Nm
295 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
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
1,665 kg
3,671 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
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
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
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V205.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20 and Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V: 0.2 s.

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
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

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
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
300 hp
224 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 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
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24VVolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
Power
280 hp
209 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
335 Nm
247 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
5.9 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
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 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
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Range score
573 km
356 mi
-
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 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 24V
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 65 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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