Car comparison

Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i BiturbovsAUDI A6 (4F/C6) · Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8

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 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2008-2013
VS

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) · Facelift 2008

4.2 FSI V8

350 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2011

Comparison overview

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Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph
  • Most powerful
    360 hp
    268 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,645 kg
    3,627 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    219 hp/t
    163 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.7 L/100 km
    16.0 mpg US
    19.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i BiturboAUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
Power
360hp268kW
350hp261kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.1s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
61.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
14.0s
Calculated
18.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
198hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
618km384mi
Calculated
784km487mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
4,545mm179in
4,927mm194in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,843mm112in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,612mm63in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,618mm64in
Trunk volume
450L
-
Max trunk volume-
546L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
80L
CO2 emissions-
244g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i BiturboAUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8: 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
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V86,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i BiturboAUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.0 s
18.4 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
118 mph
174 km/h
108 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
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
350 hp
261 kW

Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo has 10 hp more than AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8 and Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo: 10 hp (7 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
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
440 Nm
325 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
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
1,770 kg
3,902 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
280 km/h
174 mph
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 (E90)3.0i Biturbo4.9 s
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V86.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo and AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8: 1.2 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
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

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
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 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
618 km
384 mi
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
784 km
487 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
4.9 s
280 km/h
174 mph
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
350 hp
261 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 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
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
546 L
19.3 cu ft
Length
4,927 mm
194.0 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 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/h4.9 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
4.9 s
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
6.1 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
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i BiturboAUDIA6 (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
Power
360 hp
268 kW
350 hp
261 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
6.1 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
546 L
19.3 cu ft
Length
4,927 mm
194.0 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
618 km
384 mi
784 km
487 mi
CO2 score
-
244 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
546 L
19.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 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 BiturboAUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 167 km (104 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 96 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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