Car comparison

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 BiTurbovsBMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0

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

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BMW M3 (F80)

CS 3.0

460 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2018-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 BiTurbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    307 km/h
    191 mph
  • Most powerful
    510 hp
    380 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    315 hp/t
    235 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100

BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0

  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    194 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    723 km
    449 mi
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 BiTurboBMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
Power
510hp380kW
460hp343kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
39.1s99% target: 304 km/h / 189 mph
Calculated
41.2s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
9.8s
Calculated
10.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.4s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
315hp/t235kW/t143hp/1000 lb
Calculated
290hp/t216kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
370Nm/t248lb-ft/ton
Calculated
379Nm/t253lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
630km392mi
Calculated
723km449mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,891cc176cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,639mm183in
4,671mm184in
Width
1,874mm74in
1,877mm74in
Height
1,433mm56in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,820mm111in
2,812mm111in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
1,604mm63in
Ground clearance-
119mm5in
Trunk volume
480L
445L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
58L
60L
CO2 emissions
214g/km
194g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 BiTurboBMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0PowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 BiTurbo: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 BiTurbo6,500 rpm2,500 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.06,250 rpm4,000-5,380 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 BiTurboBMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.8 s
10.7 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.4 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
218 km/h
135 mph
209 km/h
130 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 BiTurbo
510 hp
380 kW
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
460 hp
343 kW

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 BiTurbo has 50 hp more than BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 and Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 BiTurbo: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 BiTurbo
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 BiTurbo
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
1,585 kg
3,494 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 BiTurbo
307 km/h
191 mph
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 BiTurbo3.9 s
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.03.9 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 BiTurbo
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 and Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 BiTurbo: 0.9 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
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 BiTurbo
315 hp/t
235 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 BiTurbo
630 km
392 mi
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
723 km
449 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 BiTurbo
510 hp
380 kW
3.9 s
307 km/h
191 mph
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
460 hp
343 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 BiTurbo
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,639 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 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
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 BiTurbo
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 BiTurbo 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
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 BiTurbo
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
3.9 s
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
3.9 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
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 BiTurbo
315 hp/t
235 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 BiTurboBMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
460 hp
343 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
3.9 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,639 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Range score
630 km
392 mi
723 km
449 mi
CO2 score
214 g/km
194 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
315 hp/t
235 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 BiTurboBMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 BiTurbo

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0

  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 92 km (57 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 20 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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