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Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6vsAlpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8

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

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Nissan GT-R (R35)

3.8 V6

485 hp3799 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2007-2010
VS

Alpina B6 Coupe (E63)

4.4 V8

500 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    320 km/h
    199 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100

Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8

  • Most powerful
    500 hp
    373 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,720 kg
    3,792 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    291 hp/t
    217 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8
Power
485hp362kW
500hp373kW
Torque
588Nm434lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,200kg4,850lb
2,190kg4,828lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
315 km/h
196 mph
To 99% top speed
55.0s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
73.4s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.5s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
10.1s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
18.3L/100 km12.9mpg US15.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.2s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
279hp/t208kW/t126hp/1000 lb
Calculated
291hp/t217kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
338Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
407Nm/t272lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
597km371mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,799cc232cu in
4,398cc268cu in
Length
4,650mm183in
4,820mm190in
Width
1,895mm75in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,370mm54in
1,371mm54in
Wheelbase
2,780mm109in
2,780mm109in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,558mm61in
Rear track
1,600mm63in
1,598mm63in
Ground clearance
105mm4in
-
Trunk volume
315L
-
Max trunk volume-
450L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
74L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8PowerTorque
  • Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6: Power / Torque
  • Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V66,400 rpm3,200-5,200 rpm6,650 rpm
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V85,500 rpm4,250 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.5 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.1 s
13.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
315 km/h
196 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.2 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
211 km/h
131 mph
192 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
485 hp
362 kW
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8
500 hp
373 kW

Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 has 15 hp more than Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6 and Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
588 Nm
434 lb-ft
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8
1,720 kg
3,792 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8
315 km/h
196 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V63.5 s
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V84.6 s

Although Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 has more power, Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6 and Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8: 1.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
485 hp
362 kW
3.5 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8
500 hp
373 kW
4.6 s
315 km/h
196 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
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
Power
485 hp
362 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,650 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8
Power
485 hp
362 kW
500 hp
373 kW
Torque
588 Nm
434 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.5 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,650 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 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
597 km
371 mi
-
Trunk score
315 L
11.1 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleNissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6
Consumption12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.92 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,255 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6

  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 112 Nm more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 135 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed

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