Car comparison

Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8vsJaguar XK Convertible (X150) R 4.2 V8

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

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Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64)

4.4 V8

500 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2005-2008
VS

Jaguar XK Convertible (X150)

R 4.2 V8

416 hp4196 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2006-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    320 km/h
    199 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    500 hp
    373 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    259 hp/t
    193 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.9 L/100 km
    12.4 mpg US
    14.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) R 4.2 V8

  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    578 km
    359 mi
  • Best economy score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
Power
500hp373kW
416hp310kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
84.6s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
67.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
14.6s
Calculated
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.9L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
19.1L/100 km12.3mpg US14.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
259hp/t193kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
327Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
547km340mi
Calculated
578km359mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
4,196cc256cu in
Length
4,820mm190in
4,791mm189in
Width
1,855mm73in
-
Height
1,371mm54in
1,329mm52in
Wheelbase
2,780mm109in
2,752mm108in
Front track
1,558mm61in
-
Rear track
1,598mm63in
-
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume-
200L
Max trunk volume
450L
283L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
71L
CO2 emissions
306g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) R 4.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) R 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V85,500 rpm4,250 rpm5,750 rpm
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V86,250 rpm4,000 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.6 s
18.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8
500 hp
373 kW
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
416 hp
310 kW

Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8 has 84 hp more than Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) R 4.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) R 4.2 V8 and Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8: 84 hp (63 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
560 Nm
413 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
1,710 kg
3,770 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 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
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V84.9 s
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V85.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8 and Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) R 4.2 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
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) R 4.2 V8 and Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8: 0.5 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
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8
547 km
340 mi
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
578 km
359 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8
500 hp
373 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
416 hp
310 kW
5.3 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
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,371 mm
54.0 in
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
Power
416 hp
310 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,791 mm
188.6 in
Height
1,329 mm
52.3 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
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
Power
416 hp
310 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8 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
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
4.9 s
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
5.3 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
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8JaguarXK Convertible (X150)R 4.2 V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
416 hp
310 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,371 mm
54.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,791 mm
188.6 in
Height
1,329 mm
52.3 in
Range score
547 km
340 mi
578 km
359 mi
CO2 score
306 g/km
-
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 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 B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) R 4.2 V8
Consumption12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.40 LC100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.05 LC100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,360 LC/year3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8

  • Has 84 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 60 km/h (37 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 250 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) R 4.2 V8

  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 31 km (19 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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