Car comparison

Alpina B7 (G12) 4.4 V8vsCadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8

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

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Alpina B7 (G12)

4.4 V8

608 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2018
VS

Cadillac CTS III

V 6.2 V8

649 hp6162 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2016-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alpina B7 (G12) 4.4 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    325 km/h
    202 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.7 L/100 km
    16.0 mpg US
    19.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    750 km
    466 mi
  • Largest trunk
    515 L
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8

  • Most powerful
    649 hp
    484 kW
  • Highest torque
    855 Nm
    631 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,880 kg
    4,145 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    345 hp/t
    257 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB7 (G12)4.4 V8CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
Power
608hp453kW
649hp484kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
855Nm631lb-ft
Curb weight
2,035kg4,486lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,735kg6,030lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
325 km/h202 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
322 km/h
200 mph
To 99% top speed
41.9s99% target: 322 km/h / 200 mph
Calculated
40.7s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
9.3s
Calculated
9.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.1s
Calculated
11.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
299hp/t223kW/t136hp/1000 lb
Calculated
345hp/t257kW/t157hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
393Nm/t263lb-ft/ton
Calculated
455Nm/t304lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
750km466mi
Calculated
522km324mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
6,162cc376cu in
Length
5,250mm207in
5,021mm198in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,833mm72in
Height
1,491mm59in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
3,210mm126in
2,910mm115in
Front track
1,622mm64in
1,577mm62in
Rear track
1,619mm64in
1,554mm61in
Trunk volume
515L
447L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
78L
72L
CO2 emissions
242g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B7 (G12) 4.4 V8Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B7 (G12) 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB7 (G12)4.4 V85,750-6,250 rpm3,000-5,000 rpm6,500 rpm
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V86,400 rpm3,600 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB7 (G12)4.4 V8CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.3 s
9.2 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
42.2 s
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Top speed
Unrestricted
325 km/h202 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
322 km/h
200 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.1 s
11.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
223 km/h
139 mph
223 km/h
139 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (G12)4.4 V8
608 hp
453 kW
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
649 hp
484 kW

Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8 has 41 hp more than Alpina B7 (G12) 4.4 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B7 (G12) 4.4 V8 and Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (G12)4.4 V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
855 Nm
631 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (G12)4.4 V8
2,035 kg
4,486 lb
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
1,880 kg
4,145 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 (G12)4.4 V8
Unrestricted
325 km/h202 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
322 km/h
200 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (G12)4.4 V83.7 s
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V83.7 s

Although Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8 has more power, Alpina B7 (G12) 4.4 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (G12)4.4 V8
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B7 (G12) 4.4 V8 and Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8: 3.4 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
AlpinaB7 (G12)4.4 V8
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (G12)4.4 V8
750 km
466 mi
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
522 km
324 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB7 (G12)4.4 V8
608 hp
453 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
325 km/h202 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
649 hp
484 kW
3.7 s
322 km/h
200 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 (G12)4.4 V8
Power
608 hp
453 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
325 km/h202 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Length
5,250 mm
206.7 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
Power
649 hp
484 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
447 L
15.8 cu ft
Length
5,021 mm
197.7 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 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
AlpinaB7 (G12)4.4 V8
Power
608 hp
453 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
325 km/h202 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
Power
649 hp
484 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK

Alpina B7 (G12) 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 (G12)4.4 V8
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
3.7 s
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
3.7 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 (G12)4.4 V8
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB7 (G12)4.4 V8CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
Power
608 hp
453 kW
649 hp
484 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
855 Nm
631 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
325 km/h202 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
322 km/h
200 mph
Lightness
2,035 kg
4,486 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Length
5,250 mm
206.7 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
447 L
15.8 cu ft
Length
5,021 mm
197.7 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Range score
750 km
466 mi
522 km
324 mi
CO2 score
242 g/km
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Trunk score
515 L
18.2 cu ft
447 L
15.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 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 (G12) 4.4 V8Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8
Consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.20 LC100 km24.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.29 LC100 mi38.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,730 LC/year3,623 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B7 (G12) 4.4 V8

  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 228 km (142 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 68 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 55 Nm more
  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Has 46 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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