Car comparison

Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0vsHSV Clubsport Gen-F R8 SV 6.2 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

HSV Clubsport Gen-F

R8 SV 6.2 V8

462 hp6162 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 (F30)3.0HSVClubsport Gen-FR8 SV 6.2 V8
Power
410hp306kW
462hp345kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Gross weight
2,160kg4,762lb
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Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
287 km/h
178 mph
To 99% top speed
46.7s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
52.7s99% target: 284 km/h / 177 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
11.1s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
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Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
373Nm/t249lb-ft/ton
Calculated
300Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
789km491mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
6,162cc376cu in
Length
4,628mm182in
4,988mm196in
Width
1,811mm71in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,466mm58in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,915mm115in
Front track
1,539mm61in
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Rear track
1,556mm61in
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Trunk volume
480L
496L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
71L
CO2 emissions
177g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0HSV Clubsport Gen-F R8 SV 6.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0: Power / Torque
  • HSV Clubsport Gen-F R8 SV 6.2 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
HSVClubsport Gen-FR8 SV 6.2 V86,100 rpm4,650 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 (F30)3.0HSVClubsport Gen-FR8 SV 6.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.1 s
13.5 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
287 km/h
178 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
208 km/h
129 mph
193 km/h
120 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
HSVClubsport Gen-FR8 SV 6.2 V8
462 hp
345 kW

HSV Clubsport Gen-F R8 SV 6.2 V8 has 52 hp more than Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0 and HSV Clubsport Gen-F R8 SV 6.2 V8: 52 hp (39 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
HSVClubsport Gen-FR8 SV 6.2 V8
570 Nm
420 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
HSVClubsport Gen-FR8 SV 6.2 V8
1,900 kg
4,189 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
HSVClubsport Gen-FR8 SV 6.2 V8
287 km/h
178 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
HSVClubsport Gen-FR8 SV 6.2 V84.8 s

Although HSV Clubsport Gen-F R8 SV 6.2 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 HSV Clubsport Gen-F R8 SV 6.2 V8: 0.6 s.

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
HSVClubsport Gen-FR8 SV 6.2 V8
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

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
HSVClubsport Gen-FR8 SV 6.2 V8
462 hp
345 kW
4.8 s
287 km/h
178 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
HSVClubsport Gen-FR8 SV 6.2 V8
Power
462 hp
345 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
287 km/h
178 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
496 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,988 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 (F30)3.0HSVClubsport Gen-FR8 SV 6.2 V8
Power
410 hp
306 kW
462 hp
345 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.8 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
287 km/h
178 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
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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
496 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,988 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
Range score
789 km
491 mi
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CO2 score
177 g/km
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Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
496 L
17.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina B3 (F30) 3.0
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 (F30) 3.0

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 290 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 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
  • Smallest trunk

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