VW Golf R vs Alpina D5 Biturbo
| Category | VW Golf R (Mk VI) | Alpina D5 Biturbo |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 271 / 267 | 350 / 345 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 350 / 258 | 700 / 516 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1505 / 3318 | 1885 / 4156 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 180 / 177 | 186 / 183 |
| Average price | €41,000 | €71,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | VW Golf R (Mk VI) | Alpina D5 Biturbo |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:16.93 | 1:16.60 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | VW Golf R (Mk VI) | Alpina D5 Biturbo |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.0 s | 2.0 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.8 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.1 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.2 s | 5.1 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.9 s | 7.0 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 9.6 s | 8.3 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 10.9 s | 9.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 13.7 s | 12.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 18.6 s | 16.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 22.7 s | 20.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 3.9 s | 3.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 5.3 s | 4.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 18.1 s | 15.7 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 5.4 s | 4.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.9 s @ 86.4 mph | 9.5 s @ 90.1 mph |
General performance
| Category | VW Golf R (Mk VI) | Alpina D5 Biturbo |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 275 kph (171 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.54 g (5 m/s²) | 0.61 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 68.9 kph (42.8 mph) | 63.6 kph (39.5 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 28 UK) | 6.0 l/100 km (39 mpg US / 47 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (119 ft) | 34 m (113 ft) |
| 190 kph - 0 | 132 m (433 ft) | 128 m (420 ft) |
Summary
| Category | VW Golf R (Mk VI) | Alpina D5 Biturbo |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 99 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 74 | 100 |
| Overall | 89 | 100 |
Verdict
D5 Biturbo is the fastest by considerable margin.
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