Car comparison

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3SvsAUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8

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 S6 Avant (4B/C5)

4.2 V8

340 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1999-2005

Comparison overview

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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 economy score
    77/100

AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8

  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    577 km
    359 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3i 24V B3SAUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
305hp227kW
340hp254kW
Torque
362Nm267lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Gross weight
2,065kg4,553lb
2,330kg5,137lb
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
63.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
17.5s
Calculated
18.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
21.9L/100 km10.7mpg US12.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
568km353mi
Calculated
577km359mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,346cc204cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
4,478mm176in
4,833mm190in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,759mm109in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,481mm58in
1,590mm63in
Trunk volume
435L
455L
Max trunk volume
1,345L
1,590L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
82L
CO2 emissions-
341g/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 S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3S: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8: 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V87,000 rpm3,400 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3i 24V B3SAUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.5 s
18.8 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
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
173 km/h
108 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
340 hp
254 kW

AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 has 35 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 S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8: 35 hp (26 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
1,790 kg
3,946 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V85.8 s

Although AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 has more power, Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3S is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3S and AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8: 3.1 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)3.3i 24V B3S
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3i 24V B3S
568 km
353 mi
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
577 km
359 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
340 hp
254 kW
5.8 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,833 mm
190.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK
5.8 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3i 24V B3SAUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
305 hp
227 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
362 Nm
267 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.8 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
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
Fuel consumption
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 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
4,833 mm
190.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
568 km
353 mi
577 km
359 mi
CO2 score
-
341 g/km
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 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) 3.3i 24V B3SAUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK14.2 L/100 km16.6 mpg US19.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km24.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi39.99 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal2,130 L563 US gal469 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year3,728 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3S

  • Is 265 kg lighter
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 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 S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 58 Nm more
  • Has 10 km (6 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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