Car comparison

Alpina Roadster S 3.3 i 24VvsFord Mustang V Convertible 4.6 i V8 24V

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

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Alpina Roadster S

3.3 i 24V

300 hp3346 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2006

Ford Mustang V Convertible

4.6 i V8 24V

304 hp4601 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2005-2009

Comparison overview

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Alpina Roadster S 3.3 i 24V

Quickest 0-100 km/h
5.3 s
Fastest top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Lightest
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Best power-to-weight
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Lowest highway consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Best performance score
67/100
Best economy score
0/100

Ford Mustang V Convertible 4.6 i V8 24V

Most powerful
304 hp
227 kW
Highest torque
434 Nm
320 lb-ft
Lowest city consumption
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
Largest trunk
275 L
Best overall score
58/100
Best practicality score
44/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
Model	AlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V	FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V
Power	300hp224kW	304hp227kW
Torque	362Nm267lb-ft	434Nm320lb-ft
Curb weight	1,320kg2,910lb	1,685kg3,715lb
Gross weight	1,620kg3,571lb	-
Top speed	265 km/h 165 mph	Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Calculated
To 99% top speed	66.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated	68.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph Calculated
0-100 km/h	5.3s	5.3s
0-200 km/h	17.8s Calculated	22.2s Calculated
0-60 mph	5.0s Calculated	5.0s Calculated
Fuel consumption city	15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK	13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway	7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK	9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile	13.4s Calculated	13.5s Calculated
Power-to-weight	227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb Calculated	180hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb Calculated
Torque-to-weight	274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton Calculated	258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton Calculated
Displacement	3,346cc204cu in	4,601cc281cu in
Length	4,090mm161in	4,765mm188in
Width	1,780mm70in	1,877mm74in
Height	1,300mm51in	1,415mm56in
Wheelbase	2,500mm98in	2,720mm107in
Front track	1,470mm58in	1,585mm62in
Rear track	1,520mm60in	1,600mm63in
Trunk volume	240L	275L
Max trunk volume	260L	-
Doors	2	2
Seats	2	4
Fuel tank	55L	61L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina Roadster S 3.3 i 24VFord Mustang V Convertible 4.6 i V8 24VPowerTorque

Dyno simulation data table
Vehicle	Peak power RPM	Peak torque RPM	Max engine speed
AlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V	6,300 rpm	4,800 rpm	6,550 rpm
FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V	5,750 rpm	4,500 rpm	6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
Metric	AlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V	FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V
	Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h	5.0 s	5.0 s
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph	5.3 s	5.3 s
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph	17.8 s	22.2 s
Top speed	265 km/h 165 mph	Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Likely limited
	Drag race simulation
60 ft 18 m	2.3 s	2.2 s
330 ft 101 m	5.9 s	5.8 s
1/8 mile 201 m	8.8 s	8.8 s
1000 ft 305 m	11.3 s	11.4 s
1/4 mile 402 m	13.4 s	13.5 s
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m	176 km/h 109 mph	167 km/h 104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
AlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V	300 hp 224 kW
FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V	304 hp 227 kW

Ford Mustang V Convertible 4.6 i V8 24V has 4 hp more than Alpina Roadster S 3.3 i 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina Roadster S 3.3 i 24V and Ford Mustang V Convertible 4.6 i V8 24V: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
AlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V	362 Nm 267 lb-ft
FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V	434 Nm 320 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
AlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V	1,320 kg 2,910 lb
FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V	1,685 kg 3,715 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
AlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V	265 km/h 165 mph
FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V	Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
AlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V	5.3 s
FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V	5.3 s

Although Ford Mustang V Convertible 4.6 i V8 24V has more power, Alpina Roadster S 3.3 i 24V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
AlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V	227 hp/t 169 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp
FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V	180 hp/t 135 kW/t 5.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
Vehicle	Power	Acceleration	Top speed
AlpinaRoadster S3.3 i 24V	300 hp 224 kW	5.3 s	265 km/h 165 mph
FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V	304 hp 227 kW	5.3 s	Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph