Car comparison

Alpina Roadster S 3.3 i 24VvsNissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V

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

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Alpina Roadster S

3.3 i 24V

300 hp3346 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2006
VS

Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33)

3.5 i V6 24V

283 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2007

Comparison overview

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Alpina Roadster S 3.3 i 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    362 Nm
    267 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    227 hp/t
    169 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    240 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24VNissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Power
300hp224kW
283hp211kW
Torque
362Nm267lb-ft
352Nm260lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,635kg3,605lb
Gross weight
1,620kg3,571lb
-
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
89.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
17.8s
Calculated
23.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,346cc204cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,090mm161in
4,310mm170in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,815mm71in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,328mm52in
Wheelbase
2,500mm98in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,470mm58in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,545mm61in
Trunk volume
240L
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Max trunk volume
260L
130L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
55L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina Roadster S 3.3 i 24VNissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Alpina Roadster S 3.3 i 24V: Power / Torque
  • Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V6,300 rpm4,800 rpm6,550 rpm
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V6,200 rpm4,800 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24VNissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.8 s
23.4 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
162 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V
300 hp
224 kW
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
283 hp
211 kW

Alpina Roadster S 3.3 i 24V has 17 hp more than Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V and Alpina Roadster S 3.3 i 24V: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V
362 Nm
267 lb-ft
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
352 Nm
260 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
1,635 kg
3,605 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V
265 km/h
165 mph
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
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
AlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V5.3 s
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V6.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina Roadster S 3.3 i 24V and Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V: 1.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V
300 hp
224 kW
5.3 s
265 km/h
165 mph
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
283 hp
211 kW
6.4 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
AlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
4,090 mm
161.0 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Power
283 hp
211 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,328 mm
52.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24VNissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
283 hp
211 kW
Torque
362 Nm
267 lb-ft
352 Nm
260 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
6.4 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
4,090 mm
161.0 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,328 mm
52.3 in
Trunk score
240 L
8.5 cu ft
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina Roadster S 3.3 i 24V

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 315 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 54 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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