Car comparison

Alpina Roadster V8 4.8 i V8 32VvsPorsche Boxster (987) S 3.2

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

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Alpina Roadster V8

4.8 i V8 32V

381 hp4837 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2002-2006
VS

Porsche Boxster (987)

S 3.2

280 hp3179 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2004-2006

Comparison overview

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Alpina Roadster V8 4.8 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Highest torque
    520 Nm
    384 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    236 hp/t
    176 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.0 L/100 km
    15.7 mpg US
    18.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    785 km
    488 mi
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaRoadster V84.8 i V8 32VPorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2
Power
381hp284kW
280hp209kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,345kg2,965lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
268 km/h
167 mph
To 99% top speed
73.3s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
93.7s99% target: 265 km/h / 165 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
17.1s
Calculated
20.9s
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
322Nm/t215lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
785km488mi
Calculated
615km382mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,837cc295cu in
3,179cc194cu in
Length
4,400mm173in
4,329mm170in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,320mm52in
1,295mm51in
Wheelbase
2,505mm99in
2,415mm95in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,486mm59in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,528mm60in
Ground clearance-
121mm5in
Trunk volume-
130L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
73L
64L
CO2 emissions-
248g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina Roadster V8 4.8 i V8 32VPorsche Boxster (987) S 3.2PowerTorque
  • Alpina Roadster V8 4.8 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaRoadster V84.8 i V8 32V5,800 rpm3,800 rpm6,050 rpm
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.26,200 rpm4,700-6,000 rpm7,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaRoadster V84.8 i V8 32VPorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.1 s
20.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
268 km/h
167 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
110 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaRoadster V84.8 i V8 32V
381 hp
284 kW
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2
280 hp
209 kW

Alpina Roadster V8 4.8 i V8 32V has 101 hp more than Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2 and Alpina Roadster V8 4.8 i V8 32V: 101 hp (75 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaRoadster V84.8 i V8 32V
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaRoadster V84.8 i V8 32V
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2
1,345 kg
2,965 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaRoadster V84.8 i V8 32V
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2
268 km/h
167 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaRoadster V84.8 i V8 32V5.3 s
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.25.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina Roadster V8 4.8 i V8 32V and Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2: 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
AlpinaRoadster V84.8 i V8 32V
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina Roadster V8 4.8 i V8 32V and Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2: 1.1 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
AlpinaRoadster V84.8 i V8 32V
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaRoadster V84.8 i V8 32V
785 km
488 mi
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2
615 km
382 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaRoadster V84.8 i V8 32V
381 hp
284 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2
280 hp
209 kW
5.5 s
268 km/h
167 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
AlpinaRoadster V84.8 i V8 32V
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,400 mm
173.2 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 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
AlpinaRoadster V84.8 i V8 32V
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

Alpina Roadster V8 4.8 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
AlpinaRoadster V84.8 i V8 32V
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
5.3 s
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
5.5 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
AlpinaRoadster V84.8 i V8 32V
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaRoadster V84.8 i V8 32VPorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2
Power
381 hp
284 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
268 km/h
167 mph
Lightness
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,345 kg
2,965 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,400 mm
173.2 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Range score
785 km
488 mi
615 km
382 mi
CO2 score
-
248 g/km
Trunk score
-
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 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.

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 Roadster V8 4.8 i V8 32VPorsche Boxster (987) S 3.2
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km18.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi29.29 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,730 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina Roadster V8 4.8 i V8 32V

  • Has 101 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 170 km (105 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2

  • Is 270 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

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

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