Car comparison

Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8vsMaserati Quattroporte VI (M156) GTS 3.8 V8

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

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Alpina B7 (F01)

4.4 V8

540 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2015
VS

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156)

GTS 3.8 V8

530 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    320 km/h
    199 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    540 hp
    403 kW
  • Highest torque
    730 Nm
    538 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.3 L/100 km
    16.4 mpg US
    19.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    769 km
    478 mi
  • Best overall score
    85/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) GTS 3.8 V8

  • Lightest
    1,900 kg
    4,189 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    279 hp/t
    208 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8
Power
540hp403kW
530hp395kW
Torque
730Nm538lb-ft
710Nm524lb-ft
Curb weight
2,130kg4,696lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Gross weight
2,750kg6,063lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
54.4s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
53.3s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
11.7s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
254hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
279hp/t208kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
343Nm/t229lb-ft/ton
Calculated
374Nm/t250lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
748km465mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
3,799cc232cu in
Length
5,092mm200in
5,262mm207in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,948mm77in
Height
1,491mm59in
1,481mm58in
Wheelbase
3,070mm121in
3,171mm125in
Front track
1,621mm64in
1,634mm64in
Rear track
1,628mm64in
1,647mm65in
Trunk volume
500L
530L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
80L
CO2 emissions-
250g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) GTS 3.8 V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) GTS 3.8 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V85,200-6,250 rpm2,800-5,000 rpm6,500 rpm
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V86,500-6,800 rpm2,250-3,500 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.7 s
12.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
205 km/h
127 mph
203 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8
540 hp
403 kW
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8
530 hp
395 kW

Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8 has 10 hp more than Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) GTS 3.8 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) GTS 3.8 V8 and Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8
710 Nm
524 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8
2,130 kg
4,696 lb
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8
1,900 kg
4,189 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V84.5 s
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V84.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8 and Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) GTS 3.8 V8: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8
769 km
478 mi
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8
748 km
465 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8
540 hp
403 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8
530 hp
395 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 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
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8
Power
540 hp
403 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,092 mm
200.5 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,262 mm
207.2 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 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
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8
Power
540 hp
403 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8 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
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
4.5 s
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
4.7 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
AlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB7 (F01)4.4 V8MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)GTS 3.8 V8
Power
540 hp
403 kW
530 hp
395 kW
Torque
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
710 Nm
524 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
Lightness
2,130 kg
4,696 lb
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
Fuel consumption
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,092 mm
200.5 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,262 mm
207.2 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
Range score
769 km
478 mi
748 km
465 mi
CO2 score
-
250 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 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 B7 (F01) 4.4 V8Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) GTS 3.8 V8
Consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.20 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.29 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,730 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B7 (F01) 4.4 V8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 22 km (13 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) GTS 3.8 V8

  • Is 230 kg lighter
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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