Car comparison

Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) 3.0vsBMW M4 (G82) Competition 3.0

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

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Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26)

3.0

495 hp2993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2022-2024
VS

BMW M4 (G82)

Competition 3.0

510 hp2993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-2024

Comparison overview

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Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) 3.0

  • Fastest top speed
    301 km/h
    187 mph
  • Highest torque
    730 Nm
    538 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    602 km
    374 mi
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    61/100

BMW M4 (G82) Competition 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.5 s
  • Most powerful
    510 hp
    380 kW
  • Lightest
    1,775 kg
    3,913 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    287 hp/t
    214 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0BMWM4 (G82)Competition 3.0
Power
495hp369kW
510hp380kW
Torque
730Nm538lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,965kg4,332lb
1,775kg3,913lb
Gross weight
2,400kg5,291lb
2,205kg4,861lb
Top speed
301 km/h
187 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.2s99% target: 298 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
46.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
3.5s
0-200 km/h
11.5s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
252hp/t188kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
287hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton
Calculated
366Nm/t245lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
602km374mi
Calculated
584km363mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,792mm189in
4,794mm189in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,887mm74in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,394mm55in
Wheelbase
2,856mm112in
2,857mm112in
Front track
1,593mm63in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,605mm63in
Ground clearance-
121mm5in
Trunk volume
470L
440L
Max trunk volume
1,290L
-
Doors
4
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
59L
59L
CO2 emissions
223g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) 3.0BMW M4 (G82) Competition 3.0PowerTorque
  • Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW M4 (G82) Competition 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.05,000-7,000 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm7,250 rpm
BMWM4 (G82)Competition 3.06,250 rpm2,750-5,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0BMWM4 (G82)Competition 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.5 s
12.0 s
Top speed
301 km/h
187 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
11.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
201 km/h
125 mph
196 km/h
122 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0
495 hp
369 kW
BMWM4 (G82)Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW

BMW M4 (G82) Competition 3.0 has 15 hp more than Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) 3.0 and BMW M4 (G82) Competition 3.0: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
BMWM4 (G82)Competition 3.0
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0
1,965 kg
4,332 lb
BMWM4 (G82)Competition 3.0
1,775 kg
3,913 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0
301 km/h
187 mph
BMWM4 (G82)Competition 3.0
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
AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.03.7 s
BMWM4 (G82)Competition 3.03.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M4 (G82) Competition 3.0 and Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) 3.0: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
BMWM4 (G82)Competition 3.0
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
BMWM4 (G82)Competition 3.0
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
AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0
602 km
374 mi
BMWM4 (G82)Competition 3.0
584 km
363 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0
495 hp
369 kW
3.7 s
301 km/h
187 mph
BMWM4 (G82)Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW
3.5 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
AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0
Power
495 hp
369 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
301 km/h
187 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,792 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
BMWM4 (G82)Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,394 mm
54.9 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
AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0
Power
495 hp
369 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
301 km/h
187 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
BMWM4 (G82)Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) 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
AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
3.7 s
BMWM4 (G82)Competition 3.0
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
3.5 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
AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
BMWM4 (G82)Competition 3.0
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0BMWM4 (G82)Competition 3.0
Power
495 hp
369 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.5 s
Top speed
301 km/h
187 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,965 kg
4,332 lb
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,792 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,394 mm
54.9 in
Range score
602 km
374 mi
584 km
363 mi
CO2 score
223 g/km
-
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 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 B4 Gran Coupe (G26) 3.0BMW M4 (G82) Competition 3.0
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) 3.0

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 36 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 km (11 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

BMW M4 (G82) Competition 3.0

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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