Comparison Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V (280 Hp) Automatic & Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC (233 Hp)
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| Brand: | Alpina | Holden |
| Model: | B3 | Calais |
| Generation: | B3 (E46) | Calais (VT) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.3 i 24V (280 Hp) Automatic | 3.8i V6 SC (233 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1999 year | 1998 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2006 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.1 l/100 km | 13 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.7 l/100 km | 7.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 75 l |
| Power: | 280 hp | 233 hp |
| Max power in: | 6200 rpm. | 5200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 261 km/h | 226 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.6 sec | 7.9 sec |
| Torque: | 335 Nm @ 4500 rpm. | 375 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3300 cm3 | 3791 cm3 |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Mechanical supercharging (Compressor) | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 8.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 93.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86.4 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 4 |
| Length: | 4471 mm | 4964 mm |
| Width: | 1739 mm | 1842 mm |
| Height: | 1395 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2788 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1569 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1472 mm | 1587 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | 475 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1950 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1450 kg | 1655 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 225/40 R18; 255/35 ZR18 | 215/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R18 |