Car comparison

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3SvsAUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V

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

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Alpina B3 Touring (E46)

3.3i 24V B3S

305 hp3346 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2003-2006
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6)

4.2 V8 40V

335 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2004-2006

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3S

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    266 km/h
    165 mph
  • Lightest
    1,525 kg
    3,362 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    200 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.4 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Most powerful
    335 hp
    250 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    684 km
    425 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3i 24V B3SAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
Power
305hp227kW
335hp250kW
Torque
362Nm267lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,805kg3,979lb
Gross weight
2,065kg4,553lb
2,435kg5,368lb
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.2s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
66.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
17.5s
Calculated
20.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
568km353mi
Calculated
684km425mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,346cc204cu in
4,163cc254cu 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
80L
CO2 emissions-
281g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3SAUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40VPowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3S: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3i 24V B3S6,300 rpm4,800 rpm6,550 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V6,600 rpm3,500 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3i 24V B3SAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.5 s
20.0 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 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
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
170 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3i 24V B3S
305 hp
227 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V has 30 hp more than Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3S.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3S and AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3i 24V B3S
362 Nm
267 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3i 24V B3S
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
1,805 kg
3,979 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)3.3i 24V B3S
266 km/h
165 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
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)3.3i 24V B3S5.8 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V6.2 s

Although AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V has more power, Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3S is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3S and AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V: 0.4 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)3.3i 24V B3S
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3S and AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V: 0.6 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)3.3i 24V B3S
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3i 24V B3S
568 km
353 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
684 km
425 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3i 24V B3S
305 hp
227 kW
5.8 s
266 km/h
165 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
6.2 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)3.3i 24V B3S
Power
305 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 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)4.2 V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 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)3.3i 24V B3S
Power
305 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3S 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)3.3i 24V B3S
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
5.8 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
6.2 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)3.3i 24V B3S
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3i 24V B3SAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
Power
305 hp
227 kW
335 hp
250 kW
Torque
362 Nm
267 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.2 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
Fuel consumption
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 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
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,933 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Range score
568 km
353 mi
684 km
425 mi
CO2 score
-
281 g/km
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 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) 3.3i 24V B3SAUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3S

  • Is 280 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 58 Nm more
  • Has 116 km (72 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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