Alfa Romeo 156 GTA vs Audi A8 4.2 quattro
| Category | Alfa Romeo 156 GTA | Audi A8 4.2 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.2 l V6 | 4.2 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 250 / 247 | 334 / 330 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 300 / 221 | 430 / 317 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1458 / 3214 | 1853 / 4085 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 171 / 169 | 181 / 178 |
| Average price | €38,000 | €76,000 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Alfa Romeo 156 GTA | Audi A8 4.2 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.1 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.8 s | 5.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.3 s | 6.3 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 9.0 s | 9.5 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 11.7 s | 12.3 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 15.5 s | 15.5 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 19.7 s | 19.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 26.7 s | 24.9 s |
| 1000 m | 26.7 s | 26.4 s |
| 70 - 120 kph | 13.5 s | 5.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 20.1 s | 18.3 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 6.2 s | 6.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 15.5 s | 14.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.4 s @ 82.6 mph | 10.3 s @ 83.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.4 s | 14.7 s |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 24.4 s @ 120.5 mph | 23.9 s @ 122.4 mph |
General performance
| Category | Alfa Romeo 156 GTA | Audi A8 4.2 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 251 kph (156 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.47 g (5 m/s²) | 0.47 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 64.5 kph (40.1 mph) | 62.1 kph (38.6 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.0 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) | 10.5 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 27 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 38 m (125 ft) | 35 m (116 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Alfa Romeo 156 GTA | Audi A8 4.2 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 94 | 100 |
| Overall | 94 | 100 |
Verdict
A8 4.2 quattro is the fastest by a small margin.
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