Car comparison

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6vsAlpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8

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

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Porsche 911 (997)

Turbo 3.6

480 hp3600 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2006-2009
VS

Alpina B6 Coupe (E63)

4.4 V8

500 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    320 km/h
    199 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    303 hp/t
    226 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8
Power
480hp358kW
500hp373kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
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
59.3s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
72.8s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
11.1s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
18.8L/100 km12.5mpg US15.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
303hp/t226kW/t137hp/1000 lb
Calculated
291hp/t217kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
391Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
407Nm/t272lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
523km325mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
4,398cc268cu in
Length
4,450mm175in
4,820mm190in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,371mm54in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,780mm109in
Front track-
1,558mm61in
Rear track-
1,598mm63in
Max trunk volume
105L
450L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
67L
70L
CO2 emissions
307g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.66,000 rpm1,950 rpm6,250 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
MetricPorsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.1 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
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
205 km/h
128 mph
192 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
480 hp
358 kW
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8
500 hp
373 kW

Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 has 20 hp more than Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6 and Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
620 Nm
457 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
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
1,585 kg
3,494 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
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
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
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.63.9 s
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V84.6 s

Although Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 has more power, Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6 and Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8: 0.7 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
303 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 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
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
480 hp
358 kW
3.9 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
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 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
VehiclePorsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8
Power
480 hp
358 kW
500 hp
373 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 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
523 km
325 mi
-
CO2 score
307 g/km
-
Trunk score
105 L
3.7 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
303 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 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.

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 (997) Turbo 3.6
Consumption12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,360 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6

  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 345 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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