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Alpina B8 Gran Coupe (G16) 4.4 V8vsNissan GT-R (R35) · Facelift 2016 Nismo 3.8 V6

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

Nissan GT-R (R35) · Facelift 2016

Nismo 3.8 V6

600 hp3799 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Alpina B8 Gran Coupe (G16) 4.4 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    324 km/h
    201 mph
  • Most powerful
    621 hp
    463 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.8 L/100 km
    14.9 mpg US
    17.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    613 km
    381 mi
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    65/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB8 Gran Coupe (G16)4.4 V8NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2016Nismo 3.8 V6
Power
621hp463kW
600hp447kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
652Nm481lb-ft
Curb weight
2,175kg4,795lb
1,703kg3,754lb
Gross weight
2,600kg5,732lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
To 99% top speed
61.5s99% target: 321 km/h / 199 mph
Calculated
38.3s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s
2.8s
0-200 km/h
10.2s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.2s
Calculated
2.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
19.3L/100 km12.2mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.1s
Calculated
10.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
286hp/t213kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
352hp/t263kW/t160hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
368Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
383Nm/t256lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
613km381mi
Calculated
521km324mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
3,799cc232cu in
Length
5,092mm200in
4,690mm185in
Width
1,932mm76in
1,895mm75in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,370mm54in
Wheelbase
3,023mm119in
2,780mm109in
Front track
1,623mm64in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,666mm66in
1,600mm63in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
105mm4in
Trunk volume
440L
249L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
68L
74L

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 V8Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2016 Nismo 3.8 V6PowerTorque
  • Alpina B8 Gran Coupe (G16) 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2016 Nismo 3.8 V6: 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
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2016Nismo 3.8 V66,800 rpm3,600-5,600 rpm7,100 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB8 Gran Coupe (G16)4.4 V8NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2016Nismo 3.8 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.2 s
2.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
2.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.2 s
7.8 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
68.0 s
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Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
4.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
6.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.4 s
8.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.1 s
10.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
209 km/h
130 mph
230 km/h
143 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
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2016Nismo 3.8 V6
600 hp
447 kW

Alpina B8 Gran Coupe (G16) 4.4 V8 has 21 hp more than Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2016 Nismo 3.8 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2016 Nismo 3.8 V6 and Alpina B8 Gran Coupe (G16) 4.4 V8: 21 hp (16 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
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2016Nismo 3.8 V6
652 Nm
481 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
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2016Nismo 3.8 V6
1,703 kg
3,754 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
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2016Nismo 3.8 V6
315 km/h
196 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Alpina B8 Gran Coupe (G16) 4.4 V8 has more power, Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2016 Nismo 3.8 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2016 Nismo 3.8 V6 and Alpina B8 Gran Coupe (G16) 4.4 V8: 0.6 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
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2016Nismo 3.8 V6
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B8 Gran Coupe (G16) 4.4 V8 and Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2016 Nismo 3.8 V6: 3.1 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 Gran Coupe (G16)4.4 V8
286 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2016Nismo 3.8 V6
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 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
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2016Nismo 3.8 V6
521 km
324 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
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2016Nismo 3.8 V6
600 hp
447 kW
2.8 s
315 km/h
196 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
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2016Nismo 3.8 V6
Power
600 hp
447 kW
0-100 km/h2.8 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
249 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,690 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 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
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2016Nismo 3.8 V6
Power
600 hp
447 kW
0-100 km/h2.8 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 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
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2016Nismo 3.8 V6
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK
2.8 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
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2016Nismo 3.8 V6
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB8 Gran Coupe (G16)4.4 V8NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2016Nismo 3.8 V6
Power
621 hp
463 kW
600 hp
447 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
652 Nm
481 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
2.8 s
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
2,175 kg
4,795 lb
1,703 kg
3,754 lb
Fuel consumption
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
249 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,690 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in
Range score
613 km
381 mi
521 km
324 mi
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
249 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
286 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina B8 Gran Coupe (G16) 4.4 V8Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2016 Nismo 3.8 V6
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK14.2 L/100 km16.6 mpg US19.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km24.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi39.99 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal2,130 L563 US gal469 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year3,728 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B8 Gran Coupe (G16) 4.4 V8

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 148 Nm more
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 91 km (57 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 191 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2016 Nismo 3.8 V6

  • Is 472 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 67 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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