Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26)
Car comparison
Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) 3.0vsChevrolet Corvette Convertible (C8) Stingray 6.2 V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Best choices
Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) 3.0
- Fastest top speed301 km/h187 mph
- Most powerful495 hp369 kW
- Highest torque730 Nm538 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption9.8 L/100 km24.0 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
- Best estimated range602 km374 mi
- Best overall score80/100
- Best performance score89/100
- Best economy score81/100
- Best practicality score61/100
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C8) Stingray 6.2 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.5 s
- Lightest1,775 kg3,913 lb
- Best power-to-weight272 hp/t202 kW/t3.7 kg/hp
Specification comparison
| Model | AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0 | ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 495hp369kW | 482hp359kW |
| Torque | 730Nm538lb-ft | 613Nm452lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,965kg4,332lb | 1,775kg3,913lb |
| Gross weight | 2,400kg5,291lb | 1,980kg4,365lb |
| Top speed | 301 km/h 187 mph | 296 km/h 184 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 59.2s99% target: 298 km/h / 185 mph Calculated | 53.7s99% target: 293 km/h / 182 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.7s | 3.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 11.5s Calculated | 10.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.5s Calculated | 3.3s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK | 12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg 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 | 11.3s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 252hp/t188kW/t114hp/1000 lb Calculated | 272hp/t202kW/t123hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton Calculated | 345Nm/t231lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 602km374mi Calculated | 579km359mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,993cc183cu in | 6,162cc376cu in |
| Length | 4,792mm189in | 4,634mm182in |
| Width | 1,850mm73in | 1,934mm76in |
| Height | 1,440mm57in | 1,234mm49in |
| Wheelbase | 2,856mm112in | 2,722mm107in |
| Front track | 1,593mm63in | 1,647mm65in |
| Rear track | 1,588mm63in | 1,590mm63in |
| Ground clearance | - | 81mm3in |
| Trunk volume | 470L | - |
| Max trunk volume | 1,290L | - |
| Doors | 4 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel tank | 59L | 70L |
| 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) 3.0: Power / Torque
- Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C8) Stingray 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0 | 5,000-7,000 rpm | 2,500-4,500 rpm | 7,250 rpm |
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 6,450 rpm | 4,500 rpm | 6,700 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0 | ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 10.9 s |
| Top speed | 301 km/h 187 mph | 296 km/h 184 mph |
| 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 | 7.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.8 s | 9.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.6 s | 11.3 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 201 km/h 125 mph | 204 km/h 127 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0 | 495 hp 369 kW |
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 482 hp 359 kW |
Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) 3.0 has 13 hp more than Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C8) Stingray 6.2 V8.
The biggest power difference is between Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C8) Stingray 6.2 V8 and Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) 3.0: 13 hp (10 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0 | 730 Nm 538 lb-ft |
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 613 Nm 452 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0 | 1,965 kg 4,332 lb |
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0 | 301 km/h 187 mph |
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 296 km/h 184 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0 | 3.7 s |
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 3.5 s |
Although Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) 3.0 has more power, Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C8) Stingray 6.2 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C8) Stingray 6.2 V8 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0 | 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK |
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 12.1 L/100 km 19.4 mpg US 23.3 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) 3.0 and Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C8) Stingray 6.2 V8: 2.3 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0 | 252 hp/t 188 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp |
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 272 hp/t 202 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0 | 602 km 374 mi |
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 579 km 359 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0 | 495 hp 369 kW | 3.7 s | 301 km/h 187 mph |
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 482 hp 359 kW | 3.5 s | 296 km/h 184 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0 |
| 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8 |
| 12.1 L/100 km 19.4 mpg US 23.3 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 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 |
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 12.1 L/100 km 19.4 mpg US 23.3 mpg UK | 3.5 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel 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 |
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 272 hp/t 202 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp | 12.1 L/100 km 19.4 mpg US 23.3 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)3.0 | ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 495 hp 369 kW | 482 hp 359 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 730 Nm 538 lb-ft | 613 Nm 452 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.7 s | 3.5 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 301 km/h 187 mph | 296 km/h 184 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 | 12.1 L/100 km 19.4 mpg US 23.3 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 602 km 374 mi | 579 km 359 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 223 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 470 L 16.6 cu ft | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 252 hp/t 188 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | 272 hp/t 202 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) 3.0 | Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C8) Stingray 6.2 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK | 12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 17.15 LC100 km | 21.18 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 27.60 LC100 mi | 34.08 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal | 1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,573 LC/year | 3,176 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) 3.0
- Has 13 hp more
- Has 117 Nm more
- Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 24 km (15 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C8) Stingray 6.2 V8
- Is 190 kg lighter
- Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Lowest top speed
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