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Alpina B8 Gran Coupe (G16) 4.4 V8vsBMW M8 Gran Coupe (F93) Competition 4.4 V8

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

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Alpina B8 Gran Coupe (G16)

4.4 V8

621 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2021-2022
VS

BMW M8 Gran Coupe (F93)

Competition 4.4 V8

625 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2022

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M8 Gran Coupe (F93) Competition 4.4 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.2 s
  • Most powerful
    625 hp
    466 kW
  • Lightest
    1,980 kg
    4,365 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    316 hp/t
    235 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.3 L/100 km
    15.4 mpg US
    18.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    636 km
    395 mi
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Alpina B8 Gran Coupe (G16) 4.4 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    324 km/h
    201 mph
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    65/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB8 Gran Coupe (G16)4.4 V8BMWM8 Gran Coupe (F93)Competition 4.4 V8
Power
621hp463kW
625hp466kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
750Nm553lb-ft
Curb weight
2,175kg4,795lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Gross weight
2,600kg5,732lb
2,440kg5,379lb
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.5s99% target: 321 km/h / 199 mph
Calculated
42.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s
3.2s
0-200 km/h
10.2s
Calculated
11.0s
0-60 mph
3.2s
Calculated
3.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.1s
Calculated
11.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
286hp/t213kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
316hp/t235kW/t143hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
368Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
379Nm/t253lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
613km381mi
Calculated
636km395mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
5,092mm200in
5,098mm201in
Width
1,932mm76in
1,943mm76in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
3,023mm119in
3,027mm119in
Front track
1,623mm64in
1,626mm64in
Rear track
1,666mm66in
1,660mm65in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
440L
440L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
68L
CO2 emissions-
244g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B8 Gran Coupe (G16) 4.4 V8BMW M8 Gran Coupe (F93) Competition 4.4 V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B8 Gran Coupe (G16) 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW M8 Gran Coupe (F93) Competition 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB8 Gran Coupe (G16)4.4 V85,500-6,500 rpm2,000-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWM8 Gran Coupe (F93)Competition 4.4 V86,000 rpm1,800-5,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB8 Gran Coupe (G16)4.4 V8BMWM8 Gran Coupe (F93)Competition 4.4 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.2 s
3.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
3.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.2 s
11.0 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
68.0 s
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Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
4.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
7.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.4 s
9.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.1 s
11.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
209 km/h
130 mph
201 km/h
125 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB8 Gran Coupe (G16)4.4 V8
621 hp
463 kW
BMWM8 Gran Coupe (F93)Competition 4.4 V8
625 hp
466 kW

BMW M8 Gran Coupe (F93) Competition 4.4 V8 has 4 hp more than Alpina B8 Gran Coupe (G16) 4.4 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B8 Gran Coupe (G16) 4.4 V8 and BMW M8 Gran Coupe (F93) Competition 4.4 V8: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB8 Gran Coupe (G16)4.4 V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
BMWM8 Gran Coupe (F93)Competition 4.4 V8
750 Nm
553 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB8 Gran Coupe (G16)4.4 V8
2,175 kg
4,795 lb
BMWM8 Gran Coupe (F93)Competition 4.4 V8
1,980 kg
4,365 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 Gran Coupe (G16)4.4 V8
324 km/h
201 mph
BMWM8 Gran Coupe (F93)Competition 4.4 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M8 Gran Coupe (F93) Competition 4.4 V8 and Alpina B8 Gran Coupe (G16) 4.4 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
AlpinaB8 Gran Coupe (G16)4.4 V8
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
BMWM8 Gran Coupe (F93)Competition 4.4 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
AlpinaB8 Gran Coupe (G16)4.4 V8
286 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
BMWM8 Gran Coupe (F93)Competition 4.4 V8
316 hp/t
235 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB8 Gran Coupe (G16)4.4 V8
613 km
381 mi
BMWM8 Gran Coupe (F93)Competition 4.4 V8
636 km
395 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB8 Gran Coupe (G16)4.4 V8
621 hp
463 kW
3.4 s
324 km/h
201 mph
BMWM8 Gran Coupe (F93)Competition 4.4 V8
625 hp
466 kW
3.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 Gran Coupe (G16)4.4 V8
Power
621 hp
463 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
5,092 mm
200.5 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
BMWM8 Gran Coupe (F93)Competition 4.4 V8
Power
625 hp
466 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
5,098 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 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 Gran Coupe (G16)4.4 V8
Power
621 hp
463 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
BMWM8 Gran Coupe (F93)Competition 4.4 V8
Power
625 hp
466 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Alpina B8 Gran Coupe (G16) 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
AlpinaB8 Gran Coupe (G16)4.4 V8
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
3.4 s
BMWM8 Gran Coupe (F93)Competition 4.4 V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
3.2 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 Gran Coupe (G16)4.4 V8
286 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
BMWM8 Gran Coupe (F93)Competition 4.4 V8
316 hp/t
235 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB8 Gran Coupe (G16)4.4 V8BMWM8 Gran Coupe (F93)Competition 4.4 V8
Power
621 hp
463 kW
625 hp
466 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
3.2 s
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,175 kg
4,795 lb
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
Fuel consumption
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
5,092 mm
200.5 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
5,098 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Range score
613 km
381 mi
636 km
395 mi
CO2 score
-
244 g/km
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
286 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
316 hp/t
235 kW/t
3.2 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 Gran Coupe (G16) 4.4 V8BMW M8 Gran Coupe (F93) Competition 4.4 V8
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B8 Gran Coupe (G16) 4.4 V8

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 59 km/h (37 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

BMW M8 Gran Coupe (F93) Competition 4.4 V8

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 23 km (14 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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