The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA Roadster V8 Limited Edition (02 - 03) vs. Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8 (02 - 06)
€ 129,900

€ 92,400

€ 129,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA Roadster V8 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8.
ALPINA Roadster V8
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
51.9
72
79.9
51.4
71.7
79.6
72 in
Width
71.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
51.9 in
Height
51.4 in
98.6
173.2
96.1
169.4
173.2 in
Length
169.4 in
98.6 in
Wheelbase
96.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA Roadster V8
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
ALPINA Roadster V8
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
E52
Generation
AM138AD
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
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
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
4.2 L / 206 cu in
376 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
385 hp
at 7000 rpm
ALPINA Roadster V8
376 hp
385 hp
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
384 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
333 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
ALPINA Roadster V8
384 lb‑ft
333 lb‑ft
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Performance
ALPINA Roadster V8
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
162 mph
Maximum Speed
176 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

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

Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
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9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.28 lb/hp
ALPINA Roadster V8
9.5 lb/hp
9.28 lb/hp
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA Roadster V8
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
13 mpg
ALPINA Roadster V8
18 mpg
13 mpg
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
12 mpg
city
8 mpg
No data
highway
18 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
344 mi
Range
294 mi
ALPINA Roadster V8
344 mi
294 mi
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
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).
352.4 kWh
ALPINA Roadster V8
250.1 kWh
352.4 kWh
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 3
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
700 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA Roadster V8
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
728 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data