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Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 SvsAUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10

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

AUDI R8 Coupe (42)

5.2 FSI V10

525 hp5204 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2008-2010

Comparison overview

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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
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Lightest
    1,625 kg
    3,583 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    323 hp/t
    241 kW/t
    3.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.9 L/100 km
    16.9 mpg US
    20.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    21.1 L/100 km
    11.1 mpg US
    13.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    647 km
    402 mi
  • Best economy score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 SAUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
Power
530hp395kW
525hp391kW
Torque
725Nm535lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,625kg3,583lb
Gross weight
2,190kg4,828lb
1,925kg4,244lb
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
316 km/h
196 mph
To 99% top speed
70.3s99% target: 315 km/h / 196 mph
Calculated
61.1s99% target: 313 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
13.0s
Calculated
11.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
18.6L/100 km12.6mpg US15.2mpg UK
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22L/100 km10.7mpg US12.8mpg UK
21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
11.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
308hp/t230kW/t140hp/1000 lb
Calculated
323hp/t241kW/t147hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
422Nm/t282lb-ft/ton
Calculated
326Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
376km234mi
Calculated
647km402mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
5,204cc318cu in
Length
4,820mm190in
4,434mm175in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,930mm76in
Height
1,371mm54in
1,252mm49in
Wheelbase
2,780mm109in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,558mm61in
1,638mm64in
Rear track
1,598mm63in
1,595mm63in
Trunk volume-
100L
Max trunk volume
450L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
70L
90L
CO2 emissions-
326g/km

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 SAUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10PowerTorque
  • Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 S: Power / Torque
  • AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10: 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
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V108,000 rpm6,500 rpm8,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 SAUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.0 s
11.4 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
316 km/h
196 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
11.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
203 km/h
126 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
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
525 hp
391 kW

Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 S has 5 hp more than AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10 and Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 S: 5 hp (4 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
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
530 Nm
391 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
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
1,625 kg
3,583 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
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
316 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
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 S4.5 s
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V103.9 s

Although Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 S has more power, AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10 and Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 S: 0.6 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
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10 and Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 S: 4.7 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
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 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
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
647 km
402 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
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
525 hp
391 kW
3.9 s
316 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
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
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,434 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,252 mm
49.3 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 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
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10 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
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
3.9 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
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 SAUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
Power
530 hp
395 kW
525 hp
391 kW
Torque
725 Nm
535 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
3.9 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
316 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
Fuel consumption
18.6 L/100 km
12.6 mpg US
15.2 mpg UK
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 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
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,434 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,252 mm
49.3 in
Range score
376 km
234 mi
647 km
402 mi
CO2 score
-
326 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
308 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 SAUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10
Consumption18.6 L/100 km12.6 mpg US15.2 mpg UK13.9 L/100 km16.9 mpg US20.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km32.55 LC100 km24.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi52.38 LC100 mi39.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,790 L737 US gal614 UK gal2,085 L551 US gal459 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,883 LC/year3,649 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 S

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 195 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 350 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10

  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 271 km (168 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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