Car comparison

Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i BiturbovsMaserati Quattroporte Sport GT S 4.7

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

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Alpina B3 (E90)

3.0i Biturbo

360 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2007-2013
VS

Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S

4.7

440 hp4691 ccGasolineRWDNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2012

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,645 kg
    3,627 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.1 L/100 km
    16.7 mpg US
    20.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    643 km
    399 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S 4.7

  • Most powerful
    440 hp
    328 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i BiturboMaseratiQuattroporte Sport GT S4.7
Power
360hp268kW
440hp328kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
490Nm361lb-ft
Curb weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
2,365kg5,214lb
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
To 99% top speed
52.1s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
54.7s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
13.6s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
24L/100 km9.8mpg US11.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
246Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
643km399mi
Calculated
573km356mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
4,691cc286cu in
Length
4,545mm179in
5,097mm201in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,885mm74in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,423mm56in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
3,064mm121in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,582mm62in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,595mm63in
Trunk volume
450L
450L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i BiturboMaserati Quattroporte Sport GT S 4.7PowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S 4.7: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo5,500-6,000 rpm3,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
MaseratiQuattroporte Sport GT S4.77,000 rpm4,750 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i BiturboMaseratiQuattroporte Sport GT S4.7
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.6 s
14.3 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
193 km/h
120 mph
190 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
360 hp
268 kW
MaseratiQuattroporte Sport GT S4.7
440 hp
328 kW

Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S 4.7 has 80 hp more than Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo and Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S 4.7: 80 hp (60 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
MaseratiQuattroporte Sport GT S4.7
490 Nm
361 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
MaseratiQuattroporte Sport GT S4.7
1,990 kg
4,387 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 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
285 km/h
177 mph
MaseratiQuattroporte Sport GT S4.7
285 km/h
177 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo4.8 s
MaseratiQuattroporte Sport GT S4.75.1 s

Although Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S 4.7 has more power, Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo and Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S 4.7: 0.3 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 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte Sport GT S4.7
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo and Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S 4.7: 5.9 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
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
MaseratiQuattroporte Sport GT S4.7
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
643 km
399 mi
MaseratiQuattroporte Sport GT S4.7
573 km
356 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
360 hp
268 kW
4.8 s
285 km/h
177 mph
MaseratiQuattroporte Sport GT S4.7
440 hp
328 kW
5.1 s
285 km/h
177 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 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,545 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
MaseratiQuattroporte Sport GT S4.7
Power
440 hp
328 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
5,097 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 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 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte Sport GT S4.7
Power
440 hp
328 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK

Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i 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
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
4.8 s
MaseratiQuattroporte Sport GT S4.7
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
5.1 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 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte Sport GT S4.7
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i BiturboMaseratiQuattroporte Sport GT S4.7
Power
360 hp
268 kW
440 hp
328 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.1 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
Lightness
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,545 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
5,097 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Range score
643 km
399 mi
573 km
356 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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 (E90) 3.0i BiturboMaserati Quattroporte Sport GT S 4.7
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km27.49 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi44.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal2,357 L623 US gal518 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year4,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 345 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 70 km (43 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S 4.7

  • Has 80 hp more
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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