Car comparison

Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32VvsHSV Clubsport (VT) R8 5.7 V8

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

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Alpina B8 (E36)

4.6 i V8 32V

333 hp4619 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1995-1998
VS

HSV Clubsport (VT)

R8 5.7 V8

340 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2000

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Fastest top speed
    281 km/h
    175 mph
  • Lightest
    1,500 kg
    3,307 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    222 hp/t
    166 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

HSV Clubsport (VT) R8 5.7 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    473 Nm
    349 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    475 L
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32VHSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8
Power
333hp248kW
340hp254kW
Torque
470Nm347lb-ft
473Nm349lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,678kg3,699lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
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Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
To 99% top speed
56.4s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph
Calculated
55.7s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
15.6s
Calculated
17.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
222hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
203hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
313Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
841km522mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,619cc282cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
4,433mm175in
4,919mm194in
Width
1,698mm67in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,373mm54in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,788mm110in
Front track
1,412mm56in
1,558mm61in
Rear track
1,434mm56in
1,574mm62in
Trunk volume
395L
475L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
95L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32VHSV Clubsport (VT) R8 5.7 V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • HSV Clubsport (VT) R8 5.7 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V5,700 rpm3,900 rpm5,950 rpm
HSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V85,600 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32VHSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.6 s
17.0 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
333 hp
248 kW
HSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8
340 hp
254 kW

HSV Clubsport (VT) R8 5.7 V8 has 7 hp more than Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V and HSV Clubsport (VT) R8 5.7 V8: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
HSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8
473 Nm
349 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
HSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8
1,678 kg
3,699 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
281 km/h
175 mph
HSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8
262 km/h
163 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V5.6 s
HSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V85.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between HSV Clubsport (VT) R8 5.7 V8 and Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
HSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
333 hp
248 kW
5.6 s
281 km/h
175 mph
HSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8
340 hp
254 kW
5.5 s
262 km/h
163 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
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,373 mm
54.1 in
HSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,919 mm
193.7 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32VHSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8
Power
333 hp
248 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
473 Nm
349 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
5.5 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,678 kg
3,699 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,373 mm
54.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,919 mm
193.7 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
841 km
522 mi
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Trunk score
395 L
13.9 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 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 B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Is 178 kg lighter
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

HSV Clubsport (VT) R8 5.7 V8

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 3 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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