Car comparison

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

3.3i 24V B3S

305 hp3346 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2003-2006
VS

Volvo V70 II

R 2.5i V20

300 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2003-2004

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
  • Most powerful
    305 hp
    227 kW
  • Lightest
    1,525 kg
    3,362 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    200 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.9 L/100 km
    15.8 mpg US
    19.0 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    485 L
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3i 24V B3SVolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
Power
305hp227kW
300hp224kW
Torque
362Nm267lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,665kg3,671lb
Gross weight
2,065kg4,553lb
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Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.3s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
61.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
17.5s
Calculated
18.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
180hp/t134kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
568km353mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,346cc204cu 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) 3.3i 24V B3SVolvo V70 II R 2.5i V20PowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3S: 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)3.3i 24V B3S6,300 rpm4,800 rpm6,550 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)3.3i 24V B3SVolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.5 s
18.7 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
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 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)3.3i 24V B3S
305 hp
227 kW
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
300 hp
224 kW

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3S has 5 hp more than Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20 and Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3S: 5 hp (4 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 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)3.3i 24V B3S
1,525 kg
3,362 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)3.3i 24V B3S
266 km/h
165 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)3.3i 24V B3S5.8 s
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V205.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3S and Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20: 0.1 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)3.3i 24V B3S
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 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)3.3i 24V B3S
305 hp
227 kW
5.8 s
266 km/h
165 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)3.3i 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 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)3.3i 24V B3SVolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
Power
305 hp
227 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
362 Nm
267 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.9 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
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
Fuel consumption
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
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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
568 km
353 mi
-
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
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) 3.3i 24V B3S
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3i 24V B3S

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20

  • Has 38 Nm more
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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