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Alpina B3 Touring (G21) · Facelift 2024 GT 3.0vsAUDI RS6 Avant (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8

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Alpina B3 Touring (G21) · Facelift 2024

GT 3.0

529 hp2993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2024-present
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Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Most powerful
    630 hp
    470 kW
  • Highest torque
    850 Nm
    627 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    304 hp/t
    226 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    575 km
    357 mi
  • Largest trunk
    548 L
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2024 GT 3.0

  • Fastest top speed
    305 km/h
    190 mph
  • Lightest
    1,870 kg
    4,123 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    89/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 2024GT 3.0AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
Power
529hp394kW
630hp470kW
Torque
730Nm538lb-ft
850Nm627lb-ft
Curb weight
1,870kg4,123lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Gross weight
2,430kg5,357lb
2,740kg6,041lb
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.5s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
37.5s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.5s
3.4s
0-200 km/h
12.0s
9.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
3.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.5s
Calculated
11.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
283hp/t211kW/t128hp/1000 lb
Calculated
304hp/t226kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
390Nm/t261lb-ft/ton
Calculated
410Nm/t274lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
557km346mi
Calculated
575km357mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
3,996cc244cu in
Length
4,725mm186in
4,995mm197in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,951mm77in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,487mm59in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,929mm115in
Front track
1,577mm62in
1,668mm66in
Rear track
1,572mm62in
1,650mm65in
Trunk volume
500L
548L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,658L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
73L

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 (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2024 GT 3.0: Power / Torque
  • AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) performance 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 (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V86,000 rpm2,300-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 2024GT 3.0AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
3.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.5 s
3.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.0 s
9.5 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
7.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
9.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
11.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
196 km/h
122 mph
215 km/h
134 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 (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
630 hp
470 kW

AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8 has 101 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 (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8: 101 hp (75 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 (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
850 Nm
627 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 (C8)performance 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 2024GT 3.0
305 km/h
190 mph
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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 (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V83.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8 and Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2024 GT 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 2024GT 3.0
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2024 GT 3.0 and AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8: 2.1 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 (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
304 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 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 (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
575 km
357 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 (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
630 hp
470 kW
3.4 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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 (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
548 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,995 mm
196.7 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 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 (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 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 (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
3.4 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 (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
304 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 2024GT 3.0AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
Power
529 hp
394 kW
630 hp
470 kW
Torque
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.5 s
3.4 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Lightness
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
2,075 kg
4,575 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 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
548 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,995 mm
196.7 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 in
Range score
557 km
346 mi
575 km
357 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
548 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
304 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 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 (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK12.7 L/100 km18.5 mpg US22.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km22.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi35.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal1,905 L503 US gal419 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year3,334 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2024 GT 3.0

  • Is 205 kg lighter
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 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) performance 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Has 101 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 18 km (11 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 48 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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