Car comparison

Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 SvsAston Martin V12 Vantage 6.0

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

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Alpina B6 Coupe (E63)

4.4 V8 S

530 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2008-2010
VS

Aston Martin V12 Vantage

6.0

517 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2010-2013

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 S

  • Fastest top speed
    318 km/h
    198 mph
  • Most powerful
    530 hp
    395 kW
  • Highest torque
    725 Nm
    535 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    308 hp/t
    230 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    22.0 L/100 km
    10.7 mpg US
    12.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Aston Martin V12 Vantage 6.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,680 kg
    3,704 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    16.4 L/100 km
    14.4 mpg US
    17.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    489 km
    304 mi
  • Best economy score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 SAston MartinV12 Vantage6.0
Power
530hp395kW
517hp386kW
Torque
725Nm535lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Gross weight
2,190kg4,828lb
-
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
To 99% top speed
70.3s99% target: 315 km/h / 196 mph
Calculated
58.8s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
13.0s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
18.6L/100 km12.6mpg US15.2mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22L/100 km10.7mpg US12.8mpg UK
24.3L/100 km9.7mpg US11.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20mpg US24.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
308hp/t230kW/t140hp/1000 lb
Calculated
308hp/t229kW/t140hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
422Nm/t282lb-ft/ton
Calculated
333Nm/t223lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
376km234mi
Calculated
489km304mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
5,935cc362cu in
Length
4,820mm190in
4,380mm172in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,371mm54in
1,241mm49in
Wheelbase
2,780mm109in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,558mm61in
-
Rear track
1,598mm63in
-
Max trunk volume
450L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
70L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 SAston Martin V12 Vantage 6.0PowerTorque
  • Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 S: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin V12 Vantage 6.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 S5,500 rpm4,750 rpm5,750 rpm
Aston MartinV12 Vantage6.06,500 rpm5,750 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 SAston MartinV12 Vantage6.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.0 s
12.2 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
199 km/h
124 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 S
530 hp
395 kW
Aston MartinV12 Vantage6.0
517 hp
386 kW

Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 S has 13 hp more than Aston Martin V12 Vantage 6.0.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin V12 Vantage 6.0 and Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 S: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 S
725 Nm
535 lb-ft
Aston MartinV12 Vantage6.0
560 Nm
413 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 S
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Aston MartinV12 Vantage6.0
1,680 kg
3,704 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 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 S
318 km/h
198 mph
Aston MartinV12 Vantage6.0
305 km/h
190 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 S4.5 s
Aston MartinV12 Vantage6.04.2 s

Although Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 S has more power, Aston Martin V12 Vantage 6.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin V12 Vantage 6.0 and Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 S: 0.3 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 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 S
18.6 L/100 km
12.6 mpg US
15.2 mpg UK
Aston MartinV12 Vantage6.0
16.4 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Aston Martin V12 Vantage 6.0 and Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 S: 2.3 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 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 S
308 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
Aston MartinV12 Vantage6.0
308 hp/t
229 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 S
376 km
234 mi
Aston MartinV12 Vantage6.0
489 km
304 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 S
530 hp
395 kW
4.5 s
318 km/h
198 mph
Aston MartinV12 Vantage6.0
517 hp
386 kW
4.2 s
305 km/h
190 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 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 S
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 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
Aston MartinV12 Vantage6.0
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,241 mm
48.9 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 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 S
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
18.6 L/100 km
12.6 mpg US
15.2 mpg UK
Aston MartinV12 Vantage6.0
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
16.4 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 mpg UK

Aston Martin V12 Vantage 6.0 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 S
18.6 L/100 km
12.6 mpg US
15.2 mpg UK
4.5 s
Aston MartinV12 Vantage6.0
16.4 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 mpg UK
4.2 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 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 S
308 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
18.6 L/100 km
12.6 mpg US
15.2 mpg UK
Aston MartinV12 Vantage6.0
308 hp/t
229 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
16.4 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 SAston MartinV12 Vantage6.0
Power
530 hp
395 kW
517 hp
386 kW
Torque
725 Nm
535 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.2 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
Fuel consumption
18.6 L/100 km
12.6 mpg US
15.2 mpg UK
16.4 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 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
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,241 mm
48.9 in
Range score
376 km
234 mi
489 km
304 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
308 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
308 hp/t
229 kW/t
3.2 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 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 SAston Martin V12 Vantage 6.0
Consumption18.6 L/100 km12.6 mpg US15.2 mpg UK16.4 L/100 km14.4 mpg US17.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km32.55 LC100 km28.61 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi52.38 LC100 mi46.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,790 L737 US gal614 UK gal2,453 L648 US gal539 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,883 LC/year4,292 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 S

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 165 Nm more
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

Aston Martin V12 Vantage 6.0

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 113 km (70 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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