Car comparison

Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0vsAUDI S6 (C7) 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 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2015
VS

AUDI S6 (C7)

4.0 TFSI V8

420 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2012-2014

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
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    305 km/h
    190 mph
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,610 kg
    3,549 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    255 hp/t
    190 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    177 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    789 km
    491 mi
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 (F30)3.0AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
410hp306kW
420hp313kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Gross weight
2,160kg4,762lb
2,505kg5,523lb
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
46.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
11.1s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
222hp/t165kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
373Nm/t249lb-ft/ton
Calculated
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
789km491mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
3,993cc244cu in
Length
4,628mm182in
4,931mm194in
Width
1,811mm71in
1,874mm74in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,916mm115in
Front track
1,539mm61in
1,615mm64in
Rear track
1,556mm61in
1,606mm63in
Trunk volume
480L
530L
Max trunk volume-
995L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
75L
CO2 emissions
177g/km
225g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0AUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S6 (C7) 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
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V85,500-6,400 rpm1,400-5,200 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 (F30)3.0AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.1 s
13.9 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
5.5 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
208 km/h
129 mph
191 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
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
420 hp
313 kW

AUDI S6 (C7) 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 S6 (C7) 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
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (F30)3.0
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
AUDIS6 (C7)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
AUDIS6 (C7)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)3.04.2 s
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V84.6 s

Although AUDI S6 (C7) 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 S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8: 0.4 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
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0 and AUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8: 2.0 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
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
AUDIS6 (C7)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
789 km
491 mi
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
781 km
485 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
4.2 s
305 km/h
190 mph
AUDIS6 (C7)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/h4.2 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
AUDIS6 (C7)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
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,931 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 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/h4.2 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C7)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
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
4.2 s
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 (F30)3.0AUDIS6 (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
410 hp
306 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.6 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
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,931 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
789 km
491 mi
781 km
485 mi
CO2 score
177 g/km
225 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 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 S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 285 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 8 km (5 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 48 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
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI S6 (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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