Car comparison

Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32VvsMaserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo

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

Maserati Quattroporte IV

2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo

306 hp1996 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan1994-1998

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    281 km/h
    175 mph
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    470 Nm
    347 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,500 kg
    3,307 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    222 hp/t
    166 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    841 km
    522 mi
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32VMaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo
Power
333hp248kW
306hp228kW
Torque
470Nm347lb-ft
373Nm275lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
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Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.4s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph
Calculated
58.9s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
15.6s
Calculated
16.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
222hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
313Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
246Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
841km522mi
Calculated
630km391mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,619cc282cu in
1,996cc122cu in
Length
4,433mm175in
4,550mm179in
Width
1,698mm67in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,373mm54in
1,380mm54in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,412mm56in
1,522mm60in
Rear track
1,434mm56in
1,502mm59in
Trunk volume
395L
495L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
95L
80L

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 32VMaserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 i V6 24V BiturboPowerTorque
  • Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo: 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
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo6,250 rpm4,250 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32VMaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.6 s
16.8 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
180 km/h
112 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
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo
306 hp
228 kW

Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V has 27 hp more than Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo and Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V: 27 hp (20 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
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo
373 Nm
275 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
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo
1,515 kg
3,340 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
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 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
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V and Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V and Maserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo: 1.4 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
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
841 km
522 mi
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo
630 km
391 mi

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
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo
306 hp
228 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 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
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 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
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
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK

Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V 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
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
5.6 s
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
5.9 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
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
MaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32VMaseratiQuattroporte IV2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo
Power
333 hp
248 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
373 Nm
275 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
5.9 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
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
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
Range score
841 km
522 mi
630 km
391 mi
Trunk score
395 L
13.9 cu ft
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
5.0 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 B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32VMaserati Quattroporte IV 2.0 i V6 24V Biturbo
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK12.7 L/100 km18.5 mpg US22.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km22.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi35.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal1,905 L503 US gal419 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year3,334 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 97 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 211 km (131 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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