Alpina B3 (F30)
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Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0vsAUDI A8 (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 4.0 BiTFSI V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.2 s
- Fastest top speed305 km/h190 mph
- Highest torque600 Nm443 lb-ft
- Lightest1,610 kg3,549 lb
- Best power-to-weight255 hp/t190 kW/t3.9 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions177 g/km
- Best overall score80/100
- Best performance score83/100
- Best economy score86/100
AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 BiTFSI V8
- Most powerful435 hp324 kW
- Best estimated range901 km560 mi
- Largest trunk490 L
- Best practicality score76/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AlpinaB3 (F30)3.0 | AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 BiTFSI V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 410hp306kW | 435hp324kW |
| Torque | 600Nm443lb-ft | 600Nm443lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,610kg3,549lb | 1,995kg4,398lb |
| Gross weight | 2,160kg4,762lb | 2,570kg5,666lb |
| Top speed | 305 km/h 190 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 46.7s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph Calculated | 44.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.2s | 4.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 11.1s Calculated | 13.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.0s Calculated | 4.3s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK | 9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK | 12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK | 7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.8s Calculated | 12.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb Calculated | 218hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 373Nm/t249lb-ft/ton Calculated | 301Nm/t201lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 789km491mi Calculated | 901km560mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,979cc182cu in | 3,993cc244cu in |
| Length | 4,628mm182in | 5,135mm202in |
| Width | 1,811mm71in | 1,949mm77in |
| Height | 1,409mm55in | 1,460mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,810mm111in | 2,992mm118in |
| Front track | 1,539mm61in | 1,644mm65in |
| Rear track | 1,556mm61in | 1,635mm64in |
| Trunk volume | 480L | 490L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 60L | 82L |
| CO2 emissions | 177g/km | 213g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0: Power / Torque
- AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 BiTFSI V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlpinaB3 (F30)3.0 | 5,500-6,250 rpm | 3,000-4,000 rpm | 6,500 rpm |
| AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 BiTFSI V8 | 5,100-6,000 rpm | 1,500-5,000 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AlpinaB3 (F30)3.0 | AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 BiTFSI V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.0 s | 4.3 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.2 s | 4.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 11.1 s | 13.5 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 | 2.2 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.5 s | 5.6 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.0 s | 8.2 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.1 s | 10.5 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.8 s | 12.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 208 km/h 129 mph | 192 km/h 120 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB3 (F30)3.0 | 410 hp 306 kW |
| AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 BiTFSI V8 | 435 hp 324 kW |
AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 BiTFSI V8 has 25 hp more than Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0.
The biggest power difference is between Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0 and AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 BiTFSI V8: 25 hp (19 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB3 (F30)3.0 | 600 Nm 443 lb-ft |
| AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 BiTFSI V8 | 600 Nm 443 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB3 (F30)3.0 | 1,610 kg 3,549 lb |
| AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 BiTFSI V8 | 1,995 kg 4,398 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB3 (F30)3.0 | 305 km/h 190 mph |
| AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 BiTFSI 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB3 (F30)3.0 | 4.2 s |
| AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 BiTFSI V8 | 4.5 s |
Although AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 BiTFSI 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) Facelift 2013 4.0 BiTFSI V8: 0.3 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB3 (F30)3.0 | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK |
| AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 BiTFSI V8 | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0 and AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 BiTFSI V8: 1.5 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB3 (F30)3.0 | 255 hp/t 190 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp |
| AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 BiTFSI V8 | 218 hp/t 163 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB3 (F30)3.0 | 789 km 491 mi |
| AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 BiTFSI V8 | 901 km 560 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlpinaB3 (F30)3.0 | 410 hp 306 kW | 4.2 s | 305 km/h 190 mph |
| AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 BiTFSI V8 | 435 hp 324 kW | 4.5 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| AlpinaB3 (F30)3.0 |
| 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 BiTFSI V8 |
| 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| AlpinaB3 (F30)3.0 | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK | 4.2 s |
| AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 BiTFSI V8 | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | 4.5 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| AlpinaB3 (F30)3.0 | 255 hp/t 190 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK |
| AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 BiTFSI V8 | 218 hp/t 163 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AlpinaB3 (F30)3.0 | AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20134.0 BiTFSI V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 410 hp 306 kW | 435 hp 324 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 600 Nm 443 lb-ft | 600 Nm 443 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.2 s | 4.5 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 305 km/h 190 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,610 kg 3,549 lb | 1,995 kg 4,398 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 789 km 491 mi | 901 km 560 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 177 g/km | 213 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 480 L 17.0 cu ft | 490 L 17.3 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 255 hp/t 190 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp | 218 hp/t 163 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0 | AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 4.0 BiTFSI V8 |
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| Consumption | 7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK | 9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 13.30 LC100 km | 15.92 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 21.40 LC100 mi | 25.63 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal | 1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,995 LC/year | 2,389 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0
- Is 385 kg lighter
- Is 0.3 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 37 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) Facelift 2013 4.0 BiTFSI V8
- Has 25 hp more
- Has 112 km (69 mi) more estimated range
- Has 10 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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