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Alpina B3 Touring (G21) · Facelift 2024 GT 3.0vsAUDI RS6 Avant (C7) · Facelift 2014 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 2024

GT 3.0

529 hp2993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2024-present
VS

AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) · Facelift 2014

4.0 TFSI V8

560 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Most powerful
    560 hp
    418 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    287 hp/t
    214 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    677 km
    421 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 2024GT 3.0AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
Power
529hp394kW
560hp418kW
Torque
730Nm538lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Gross weight
2,430kg5,357lb
2,580kg5,688lb
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.5s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
37.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.5s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
12.0s
11.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.5s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
283hp/t211kW/t128hp/1000 lb
Calculated
287hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
390Nm/t261lb-ft/ton
Calculated
359Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
557km346mi
Calculated
677km421mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
3,993cc244cu in
Length
4,725mm186in
4,979mm196in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,936mm76in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,915mm115in
Front track
1,577mm62in
1,662mm65in
Rear track
1,572mm62in
1,663mm65in
Trunk volume
500L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,680L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
65L
CO2 emissions-
223g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2024 GT 3.0AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2024 GT 3.0: Power / Torque
  • AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 2024GT 3.06,250-6,500 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V85,700-6,600 rpm1,750-5,500 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 2024GT 3.0AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.5 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.0 s
11.9 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
196 km/h
122 mph
199 km/h
124 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 2024GT 3.0
529 hp
394 kW
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
560 hp
418 kW

AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 has 31 hp more than Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2024 GT 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2024 GT 3.0 and AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8: 31 hp (23 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 2024GT 3.0
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 2024GT 3.0
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
1,950 kg
4,299 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 2024GT 3.0
305 km/h
190 mph
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 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 2024GT 3.03.5 s
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V83.9 s

Although AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 has more power, Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2024 GT 3.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2024 GT 3.0 and AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 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 Touring (G21)Facelift 2024GT 3.0
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 and Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2024 GT 3.0: 1.0 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 Touring (G21)Facelift 2024GT 3.0
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
287 hp/t
214 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 2024GT 3.0
557 km
346 mi
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
677 km
421 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 2024GT 3.0
529 hp
394 kW
3.5 s
305 km/h
190 mph
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
560 hp
418 kW
3.9 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 2024GT 3.0
Power
529 hp
394 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 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
4,979 mm
196.0 in
Height
1,461 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 Touring (G21)Facelift 2024GT 3.0
Power
529 hp
394 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2024 GT 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 2024GT 3.0
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
3.5 s
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
3.9 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 2024GT 3.0
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 2024GT 3.0AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
Power
529 hp
394 kW
560 hp
418 kW
Torque
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.5 s
3.9 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,979 mm
196.0 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Range score
557 km
346 mi
677 km
421 mi
CO2 score
-
223 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
287 hp/t
214 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 2024 GT 3.0AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2024 GT 3.0

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 45 km/h (28 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Has 31 hp more
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 120 km (75 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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