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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6vsAlpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8 S

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

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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997)

Turbo 3.6

480 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2007-2008
VS

Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64)

4.4 V8 S

530 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2007-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    320 km/h
    199 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    290 hp/t
    216 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    20.2 L/100 km
    11.6 mpg US
    14.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    467 km
    290 mi
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    70/100

Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8 S

  • Most powerful
    530 hp
    395 kW
  • Highest torque
    725 Nm
    535 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8 S
Power
480hp358kW
530hp395kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
725Nm535lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,190kg4,828lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
313 km/h
194 mph
To 99% top speed
58.0s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
78.4s99% target: 310 km/h / 193 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
10.8s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
18.9L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.2L/100 km11.6mpg US14.0mpg UK
22.6L/100 km10.4mpg US12.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.5s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
290hp/t216kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
275hp/t205kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
375Nm/t251lb-ft/ton
Calculated
376Nm/t251lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
467km290mi
Calculated
370km230mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
4,398cc268cu in
Length
4,427mm174in
4,820mm190in
Width
1,808mm71in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,371mm54in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,780mm109in
Front track-
1,558mm61in
Rear track-
1,598mm63in
Max trunk volume-
450L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
64L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8 SPowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8 S: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.66,000 rpm1,950 rpm6,250 rpm
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8 S5,500 rpm4,750 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8 S
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.8 s
14.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
313 km/h
194 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
129 mph
188 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
480 hp
358 kW
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8 S
530 hp
395 kW

Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8 S has 50 hp more than Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6 and Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8 S: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8 S
725 Nm
535 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8 S
1,930 kg
4,255 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8 S
313 km/h
194 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.63.8 s
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8 S4.8 s

Although Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8 S has more power, Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6 and Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8 S: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8 S
18.9 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6 and Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8 S: 5.2 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8 S
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
467 km
290 mi
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8 S
370 km
230 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
480 hp
358 kW
3.8 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8 S
530 hp
395 kW
4.8 s
313 km/h
194 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8 S
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 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

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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8 S
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
18.9 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
3.8 s
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8 S
18.9 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 mpg UK
4.8 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8 S
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
18.9 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6AlpinaB6 Cabrio (E64)4.4 V8 S
Power
480 hp
358 kW
530 hp
395 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
725 Nm
535 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
313 km/h
194 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Fuel consumption
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
18.9 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
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
Range score
467 km
290 mi
370 km
230 mi
Trunk score
-
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 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
VehiclePorsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8 S
Consumption13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK18.9 L/100 km12.4 mpg US14.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.97 LC100 km33.07 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.58 LC100 mi53.23 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal2,835 L749 US gal624 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,596 LC/year4,961 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6

  • Is 275 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 97 km (60 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power

Alpina B6 Cabrio (E64) 4.4 V8 S

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 105 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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