The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA Roadster V8 Limited Edition (02 - 03) vs. Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)

€ 129,900
ALPINA Roadster V8 Limited Edition (02 - 03) ALPINA Roadster V8
€ 129,100
 Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12) Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
€ 129,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 129,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA Roadster V8 is 1.2 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI.
ALPINA Roadster V8
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
51.9
Blueprint ALPINA Roadster V8 Limited Edition (02 - 03)
72
79.9
49
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
75
79.9
72 in
Width
75 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
51.9 in
Height
49 in
Blueprint ALPINA Roadster V8 Limited Edition (02 - 03)
98.6
173.2
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
104.3
174.4
173.2 in
Length
174.4 in
98.6 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA Roadster V8
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3836 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
ALPINA Roadster V8 Limited Edition (02 - 03)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.91 %
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)

General

ALPINA Roadster V8
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
E52
Generation
42
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)

Engine

ALPINA Roadster V8
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
F5/1
Engine Code
CNDA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
376 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
ALPINA Roadster V8
376 hp
424 hp
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
384 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
ALPINA Roadster V8
384 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI

Performance

ALPINA Roadster V8
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
162 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA Roadster V8

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI

▶ REPLAY
9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
ALPINA Roadster V8
9.5 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA Roadster V8
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
17 mpg
ALPINA Roadster V8
18 mpg
17 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
12 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
344 mi
Range
368 mi
ALPINA Roadster V8
344 mi
368 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
250.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
255.7 kWh
ALPINA Roadster V8
250.1 kWh
255.7 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
507 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA Roadster V8
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
728 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data