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Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3SvsVolvo 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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Alpina B3 Touring (E46)

3.3i 24V B3S

305 hp3346 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2003-2006
VS

Volvo V70 II · Facelift 2004

2.4i 20V T5

260 hp2401 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2005-2007

Comparison overview

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Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3S

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    266 km/h
    165 mph
  • Most powerful
    305 hp
    227 kW
  • Highest torque
    362 Nm
    267 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,525 kg
    3,362 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    200 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.8 L/100 km
    18.4 mpg US
    22.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    737 km
    458 mi
  • Largest trunk
    485 L
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3i 24V B3SVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
Power
305hp227kW
260hp194kW
Torque
362Nm267lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,625kg3,583lb
Gross weight
2,065kg4,553lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
59.3s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
71.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
17.5s
Calculated
23.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
568km353mi
Calculated
737km458mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,346cc204cu 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-
226g/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 B3SVolvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5PowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3S: 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)3.3i 24V B3S6,300 rpm4,800 rpm6,550 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)3.3i 24V B3SVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.5 s
23.2 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
163 km/h
101 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
260 hp
194 kW

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3S has 45 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) 3.3i 24V B3S: 45 hp (34 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
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)3.3i 24V B3S
1,525 kg
3,362 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)3.3i 24V B3S
266 km/h
165 mph
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
250 km/h
155 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T56.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3S and Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5: 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)3.3i 24V B3S
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5 and Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3S: 1.6 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
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)3.3i 24V B3S
568 km
353 mi
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
737 km
458 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
260 hp
194 kW
6.8 s
250 km/h
155 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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)3.3i 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
6.8 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3i 24V B3SVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
Power
305 hp
227 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
362 Nm
267 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.8 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
Fuel consumption
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 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
1,514 mm
59.6 in
Range score
568 km
353 mi
737 km
458 mi
CO2 score
-
226 g/km
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 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) 3.3i 24V B3SVolvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3S

  • Has 45 hp more
  • Has 12 Nm more
  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 40 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5

  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 169 km (105 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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