Car comparison

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

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 S

530 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2008-2010

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

  • Most powerful
    530 hp
    395 kW
  • Highest torque
    725 Nm
    535 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,720 kg
    3,792 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    308 hp/t
    230 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • 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 practicality score
    52/100

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 combined fuel consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.3 L/100 km
    12.9 mpg US
    15.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    597 km
    371 mi
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 S
Power
485hp362kW
530hp395kW
Torque
588Nm434lb-ft
725Nm535lb-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
318 km/h
198 mph
To 99% top speed
55.0s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
70.8s99% target: 315 km/h / 196 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.5s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
10.1s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
18.6L/100 km12.6mpg US15.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.3L/100 km12.9mpg US15.4mpg UK
22L/100 km10.7mpg US12.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.2s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
279hp/t208kW/t126hp/1000 lb
Calculated
308hp/t230kW/t140hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
338Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
422Nm/t282lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
597km371mi
Calculated
376km234mi
Calculated
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 V8 SPowerTorque
  • Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6: Power / Torque
  • Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 S: 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 V8 S5,500 rpm4,750 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 S
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.5 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.1 s
13.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
318 km/h
198 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.2 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
211 km/h
131 mph
194 km/h
121 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 S
530 hp
395 kW

Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 S has 45 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 S: 45 hp (34 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 S
725 Nm
535 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 S
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 S
318 km/h
198 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 V8 S4.5 s

Although Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 S 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 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
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 S
18.6 L/100 km
12.6 mpg US
15.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6 and Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 S: 6.2 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
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 S
308 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
597 km
371 mi
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 S
376 km
234 mi

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 S
530 hp
395 kW
4.5 s
318 km/h
198 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 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

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
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
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
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

Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6 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
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
3.5 s
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 S
18.6 L/100 km
12.6 mpg US
15.2 mpg UK
4.5 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
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 S
Power
485 hp
362 kW
530 hp
395 kW
Torque
588 Nm
434 lb-ft
725 Nm
535 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.5 s
4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
318 km/h
198 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
18.6 L/100 km
12.6 mpg US
15.2 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
376 km
234 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
308 hp/t
230 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
VehicleNissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 S
Consumption12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK18.6 L/100 km12.6 mpg US15.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.70 LC100 km32.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.92 LC100 mi52.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal2,790 L737 US gal614 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,255 LC/year4,883 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6

  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 6.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 220 km (137 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 S

  • Has 45 hp more
  • Has 137 Nm more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Has 29 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
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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