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Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic AllradvsVolvo V70 II · Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5

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

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Volvo V70 II · Facelift 2004

2.4i 20V T5

260 hp2401 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2005-2007

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5

  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,625 kg
    3,583 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.6 L/100 km
    16.1 mpg US
    19.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    700 km
    435 mi
  • Largest trunk
    485 L
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic AllradVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
Power
280hp209kW
260hp194kW
Torque
335Nm247lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,625kg3,583lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
72.2s99% target: 249 km/h / 155 mph
Calculated
73.5s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
23.6s
Calculated
25.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.3L/100 km13.6mpg US16.3mpg UK
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
538km335mi
Calculated
700km435mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,300cc201cu in
2,401cc147cu in
Length
4,478mm176in
4,710mm185in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,514mm60in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,755mm108in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,563mm62in
Rear track
1,481mm58in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
435L
485L
Max trunk volume
1,345L
1,641L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
70L
CO2 emissions-
239g/km

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 24V Switchtronic AllradVolvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5PowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad6,200 rpm4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T55,500 rpm2,100 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic AllradVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.6 s
25.2 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
159 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 Switchtronic Allrad
280 hp
209 kW
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
260 hp
194 kW

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad has 20 hp more than Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5 and Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad: 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 Switchtronic Allrad
335 Nm
247 lb-ft
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
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 Switchtronic Allrad
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
1,625 kg
3,583 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 Switchtronic Allrad
252 km/h
157 mph
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
245 km/h
152 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 24V Switchtronic Allrad7.2 s
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T57.2 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 Switchtronic Allrad
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5 and Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad: 1.7 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 Switchtronic Allrad
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 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 Switchtronic Allrad
538 km
335 mi
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
700 km
435 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 Switchtronic Allrad
280 hp
209 kW
7.2 s
252 km/h
157 mph
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
260 hp
194 kW
7.2 s
245 km/h
152 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 Switchtronic Allrad
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 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 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,514 mm
59.6 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 Switchtronic Allrad
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5 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 Switchtronic Allrad
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
7.2 s
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
7.2 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 Switchtronic Allrad
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic AllradVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
Power
280 hp
209 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
335 Nm
247 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.2 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 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
1,514 mm
59.6 in
Range score
538 km
335 mi
700 km
435 mi
CO2 score
-
239 g/km
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 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 24V Switchtronic AllradVolvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km17.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi28.16 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year2,625 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5

  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 162 km (100 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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