Car comparison

Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i BiturbovsAUDI A8 (D4/4H) 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 A8 (D4/4H)

4.2 FSI V8

372 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2010-2012

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Most powerful
    372 hp
    277 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    947 km
    589 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i BiturboAUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
Power
360hp268kW
372hp277kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
445Nm328lb-ft
Curb weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
2,525kg5,567lb
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
56.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
14.0s
Calculated
17.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
203hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
618km384mi
Calculated
947km589mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
4,545mm179in
5,137mm202in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,949mm77in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,992mm118in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,635mm64in
Trunk volume
450L
510L
Max trunk volume-
906L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
90L
CO2 emissions-
219g/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 A8 (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 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 BiturboAUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.0 s
17.1 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
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
118 mph
179 km/h
111 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
372 hp
277 kW

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8 has 12 hp more than Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo and AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8: 12 hp (9 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
445 Nm
328 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
1,835 kg
4,045 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V85.7 s

Although AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8 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 AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8: 0.8 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8 and Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo: 0.7 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
947 km
589 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
372 hp
277 kW
5.7 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
Power
372 hp
277 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,137 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
Power
372 hp
277 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
5.7 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i BiturboAUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.2 FSI V8
Power
360 hp
268 kW
372 hp
277 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
445 Nm
328 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.7 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
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 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
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,137 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
618 km
384 mi
947 km
589 mi
CO2 score
-
219 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 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 A8 (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo

  • Has 55 Nm more
  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 330 km (205 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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