The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA Roadster V8 Limited Edition (02 - 03) vs. Ferrari F430 Spider (05 - 09)
€ 129,900

€ 186,500

€ 129,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 186,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The ALPINA Roadster V8 is 4.4 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 3.3 inches taller than the Ferrari F430 Spider.
ALPINA Roadster V8
Ferrari F430 Spider
51.9
72
79.9
48.6
75.7
83.6
72 in
Width
75.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.6 in
51.9 in
Height
48.6 in
98.6
173.2
102.4
177.6
173.2 in
Length
177.6 in
98.6 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA Roadster V8
Ferrari F430 Spider
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.54 %

General
ALPINA Roadster V8
Ferrari F430 Spider
E52
Generation
F131
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA Roadster V8
Ferrari F430 Spider
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
F5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
4.3 L / 210 cu in
376 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
483 hp
at 8500 rpm
ALPINA Roadster V8
376 hp
483 hp
Ferrari F430 Spider
384 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA Roadster V8
384 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
Ferrari F430 Spider
Performance
ALPINA Roadster V8
Ferrari F430 Spider
162 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA Roadster V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

Ferrari F430 Spider
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9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.28 lb/hp
ALPINA Roadster V8
9.5 lb/hp
7.28 lb/hp
Ferrari F430 Spider
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA Roadster V8
Ferrari F430 Spider
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
15 mpg
ALPINA Roadster V8
18 mpg
15 mpg
Ferrari F430 Spider
12 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
344 mi
Range
388 mi
ALPINA Roadster V8
344 mi
388 mi
Ferrari F430 Spider
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).
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).
287.9 kWh
ALPINA Roadster V8
250.1 kWh
287.9 kWh
Ferrari F430 Spider
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
555 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA Roadster V8
Ferrari F430 Spider
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
728 lb
Maximum Payload
276 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data