Car comparison

Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0vsAUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8

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

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Alpina B3 (F30)

3.0

410 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2015
VS

AUDI A8 (D4/4H)

4.0 TFSI V8

420 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2012-2013

Comparison overview

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

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Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    305 km/h
    190 mph
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,680 kg
    3,704 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    244 hp/t
    182 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    183 g/km
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 (F30)3.0AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
410hp306kW
420hp313kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Gross weight
2,200kg4,850lb
2,545kg5,611lb
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
45.4s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
45.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
10.7s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
244hp/t182kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
222hp/t165kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
357Nm/t239lb-ft/ton
Calculated
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
759km472mi
Calculated
957km595mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
3,993cc244cu in
Length
4,628mm182in
5,137mm202in
Width
1,811mm71in
1,949mm77in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,992mm118in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,556mm61in
1,635mm64in
Trunk volume
480L
510L
Max trunk volume-
906L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
90L
CO2 emissions
183g/km
219g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB3 (F30)3.05,500-6,250 rpm3,000-4,000 rpm6,500 rpm
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V85,000 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 (F30)3.0AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.7 s
13.7 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
210 km/h
130 mph
192 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (F30)3.0
410 hp
306 kW
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8
420 hp
313 kW

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8 has 10 hp more than Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0 and AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (F30)3.0
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (F30)3.0
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8
1,895 kg
4,178 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 (F30)3.0
305 km/h
190 mph
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI 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 (F30)3.04.0 s
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V84.6 s

Although AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8 has more power, Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0 and AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8: 0.6 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 (F30)3.0
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0 and AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8: 1.5 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 (F30)3.0
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8
222 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 (F30)3.0
759 km
472 mi
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8
957 km
595 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB3 (F30)3.0
410 hp
306 kW
4.0 s
305 km/h
190 mph
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8
420 hp
313 kW
4.6 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 (F30)3.0
Power
410 hp
306 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,628 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 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 (F30)3.0
Power
410 hp
306 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0 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 (F30)3.0
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
4.0 s
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
4.6 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 (F30)3.0
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 (F30)3.0AUDIA8 (D4/4H)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
410 hp
306 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.6 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,628 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 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
759 km
472 mi
957 km
595 mi
CO2 score
183 g/km
219 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
222 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 (F30) 3.0AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0

  • Is 215 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 36 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 198 km (123 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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