Audi S8 vs Alpina B3 Biturbo
| Category | Alpina B3 Biturbo | Audi S8 (D4) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.0 l R6 | 4.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 410 / 404 | 520 / 513 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 600 / 443 | 650 / 479 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1644 / 3624 | 2043 / 4504 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 249 / 246 | 255 / 251 |
| Average price | €73,000 | €128,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Alpina B3 Biturbo | Audi S8 (D4) |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:15.30 | 1:16.30 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Alpina B3 Biturbo | Audi S8 (D4) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.5 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.2 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 9.3 s | 8.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 14.0 s | 12.8 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.7 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.3 s | 8.5 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 26.2 s | 21.1 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.6 s @ 98.2 mph | 8.4 s @ 100.7 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.1 s @ 112.5 mph | 11.8 s @ 118.1 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Alpina B3 Biturbo | Audi S8 (D4) |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 3.3 s | 3.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 4.3 s | 4.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.1 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 8.6 s | 7.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (8) | 13.8 s | 11.4 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 8.7 s | 8.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 12.1 s | 11.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 16.4 s | 14.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (8) | 26.7 s | 21.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 10.1 s | 9.2 s |
General performance
| Category | Alpina B3 Biturbo | Audi S8 (D4) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 305 kph (190 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.72 g (7 m/s²) | 0.79 g (8 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 67.0 kph (41.6 mph) | 65.4 kph (40.6 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.3 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 27 UK) | 10.4 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 27 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (114 ft) | 34 m (113 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 142 m (465 ft) | 145 m (475 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Alpina B3 Biturbo | Audi S8 (D4) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 96 |
| Straight line speed | 77 | 100 |
| Overall | 93 | 100 |
Verdict
S8 is the fastest by a small margin.
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