Car comparison

Alpina B7 (G12) · Facelift 2019 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) · Facelift 2019

4.4 V8

608 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2019-present
VS

Cadillac CTS III

V 6.2 V8

649 hp6162 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2016-2019

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Alpina B7 (G12) Facelift 2019 4.4 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    330 km/h
    205 mph
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.9 L/100 km
    14.8 mpg US
    17.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    703 km
    437 mi
  • Largest trunk
    515 L
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

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 practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB7 (G12)Facelift 20194.4 V8CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
Power
608hp453kW
649hp484kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
855Nm631lb-ft
Curb weight
2,105kg4,641lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,775kg6,118lb
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Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
322 km/h
200 mph
To 99% top speed
42.1s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
40.7s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
9.0s
Calculated
9.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.0s
Calculated
11.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
289hp/t215kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
345hp/t257kW/t157hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
380Nm/t254lb-ft/ton
Calculated
455Nm/t304lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
703km437mi
Calculated
522km324mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
6,162cc376cu in
Length
5,268mm207in
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
265g/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) Facelift 2019 4.4 V8Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B7 (G12) Facelift 2019 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)Facelift 20194.4 V85,500-6,500 rpm2,000-5,000 rpm6,750 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)Facelift 20194.4 V8CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.0 s
9.2 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
34.1 s
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Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
322 km/h
200 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.4 s
9.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.0 s
11.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
225 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB7 (G12)Facelift 20194.4 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) Facelift 2019 4.4 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B7 (G12) Facelift 2019 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)Facelift 20194.4 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)Facelift 20194.4 V8
2,105 kg
4,641 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)Facelift 20194.4 V8
330 km/h
205 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)Facelift 20194.4 V83.6 s
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V83.7 s

Although Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8 has more power, Alpina B7 (G12) Facelift 2019 4.4 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B7 (G12) Facelift 2019 4.4 V8 and Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8: 0.1 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 (G12)Facelift 20194.4 V8
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 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) Facelift 2019 4.4 V8 and Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8: 2.7 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
AlpinaB7 (G12)Facelift 20194.4 V8
289 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 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)Facelift 20194.4 V8
703 km
437 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)Facelift 20194.4 V8
608 hp
453 kW
3.6 s
330 km/h
205 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)Facelift 20194.4 V8
Power
608 hp
453 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Length
5,268 mm
207.4 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)Facelift 20194.4 V8
Power
608 hp
453 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 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) Facelift 2019 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)Facelift 20194.4 V8
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
3.6 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)Facelift 20194.4 V8
289 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 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)Facelift 20194.4 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
3.6 s
3.7 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
322 km/h
200 mph
Lightness
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 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
5,268 mm
207.4 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
703 km
437 mi
522 km
324 mi
CO2 score
265 g/km
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Trunk score
515 L
18.2 cu ft
447 L
15.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
289 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 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) Facelift 2019 4.4 V8Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km24.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi38.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year3,623 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B7 (G12) Facelift 2019 4.4 V8

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 181 km (112 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 225 kg lighter
  • Has 56 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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