Car comparison

Alpina B3 Touring (G21) · Facelift 2022 3.0vsAUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8

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

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Alpina B3 Touring (G21) · Facelift 2022

3.0

495 hp2993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2022-2024
VS

AUDI RS6 Avant (C8)

4.0 TFSI V8

600 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2019-2025

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Most powerful
    600 hp
    447 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    289 hp/t
    216 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    624 km
    388 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0

  • Fastest top speed
    302 km/h
    188 mph
  • Lightest
    1,955 kg
    4,310 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    87/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
495hp369kW
600hp447kW
Torque
730Nm538lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
1,955kg4,310lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Gross weight
2,430kg5,357lb
2,740kg6,041lb
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
41.3s99% target: 299 km/h / 186 mph
Calculated
41.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
3.6s
0-200 km/h
9.9s
Calculated
12.0s
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
253hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
289hp/t216kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
373Nm/t250lb-ft/ton
Calculated
386Nm/t258lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
584km363mi
Calculated
624km388mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
3,996cc244cu in
Length
4,723mm186in
4,939mm194in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,467mm58in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,924mm115in
Front track
1,577mm62in
1,668mm66in
Rear track
1,572mm62in
1,650mm65in
Trunk volume
500L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,680L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
73L
CO2 emissions-
268g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0: Power / Torque
  • AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.05,000-7,000 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm7,250 rpm
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V86,000-6,250 rpm2,050-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.9 s
12.0 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
215 km/h
133 mph
197 km/h
122 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
495 hp
369 kW
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
600 hp
447 kW

AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8 has 105 hp more than Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0 and AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8: 105 hp (78 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
2,075 kg
4,575 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 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
302 km/h
188 mph
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.03.7 s
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V83.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8 and Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0: 0.1 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 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0 and AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8: 1.6 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 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
584 km
363 mi
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
624 km
388 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
495 hp
369 kW
3.7 s
302 km/h
188 mph
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
600 hp
447 kW
3.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
Power
495 hp
369 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,723 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
600 hp
447 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,467 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 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
Power
495 hp
369 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
600 hp
447 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 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 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
3.7 s
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
3.6 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 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
495 hp
369 kW
600 hp
447 kW
Torque
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.6 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
2,075 kg
4,575 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,723 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
Range score
584 km
363 mi
624 km
388 mi
CO2 score
-
268 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 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 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0

  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Has 42 km/h (26 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Has 105 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 km (25 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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