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Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 SvsPorsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8

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

Porsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008

Turbo S 3.8

530 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2010-2011

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    334 hp/t
    249 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.5 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    588 km
    365 mi
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100

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
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 SPorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
Power
530hp395kW
530hp395kW
Torque
725Nm535lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight
2,190kg4,828lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
To 99% top speed
70.3s99% target: 315 km/h / 196 mph
Calculated
47.1s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
3.3s
0-200 km/h
13.0s
Calculated
9.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
18.6L/100 km12.6mpg US15.2mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22L/100 km10.7mpg US12.8mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
10.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
308hp/t230kW/t140hp/1000 lb
Calculated
334hp/t249kW/t152hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
422Nm/t282lb-ft/ton
Calculated
442Nm/t296lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
376km234mi
Calculated
588km365mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
3,800cc232cu in
Length
4,820mm190in
4,450mm175in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,371mm54in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,780mm109in
2,350mm93in
Front track
1,558mm61in
-
Rear track
1,598mm63in
-
Max trunk volume
450L
105L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
67L
CO2 emissions-
268g/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 SPorsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 S: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8: 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
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.86,250-6,750 rpm2,100-4,250 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 SPorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
3.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.0 s
9.3 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
7.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
9.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
10.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
217 km/h
135 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
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
530 hp
395 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
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
700 Nm
516 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
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
1,585 kg
3,494 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
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
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
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 S4.5 s
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.83.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8 and Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 S: 1.2 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
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8 and Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 S: 7.2 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
AlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 S
308 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
334 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 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
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
588 km
365 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
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
530 hp
395 kW
3.3 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
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
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 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

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
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8 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
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
3.3 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
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
334 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB6 Coupe (E63)4.4 V8 SPorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
Power
530 hp
395 kW
530 hp
395 kW
Torque
725 Nm
535 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
3.3 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
18.6 L/100 km
12.6 mpg US
15.2 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
376 km
234 mi
588 km
365 mi
CO2 score
-
268 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
308 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
334 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 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 SPorsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8
Consumption18.6 L/100 km12.6 mpg US15.2 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km32.55 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi52.38 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,790 L737 US gal614 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,883 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B6 Coupe (E63) 4.4 V8 S

  • Has 25 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 345 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

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8

  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 7.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 211 km (131 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 top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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