Car comparison

Alpina B10 (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V SwitchtronicvsAUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI S6 (4B/C5)

4.2 V8

340 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2005

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Alpina B10 (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    262 km/h
    163 mph
  • Most powerful
    347 hp
    259 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    225 hp/t
    168 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V SwitchtronicAUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
347hp259kW
340hp254kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,760kg3,880lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,300kg5,071lb
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.0s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
70.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
18.7s
Calculated
21.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
21.8L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
526km327mi
Calculated
573km356mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,619cc282cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
4,775mm188in
4,833mm190in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,759mm109in
Front track
1,512mm60in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,518mm60in
1,590mm63in
Trunk volume
460L
434L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
82L
CO2 emissions-
343g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alpina B10 (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V SwitchtronicAUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B10 (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic5,700 rpm3,700 rpm5,950 rpm
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V87,000 rpm3,400 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V SwitchtronicAUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.7 s
21.3 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
347 hp
259 kW
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
340 hp
254 kW

Alpina B10 (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic has 7 hp more than AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 and Alpina B10 (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
1,760 kg
3,880 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
262 km/h
163 mph
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic6.3 s
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V86.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B10 (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic and AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B10 (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic and AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8: 1.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
526 km
327 mi
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
573 km
356 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
347 hp
259 kW
6.3 s
262 km/h
163 mph
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
340 hp
254 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,775 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,833 mm
190.3 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

Alpina B10 (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
6.3 s
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
6.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V SwitchtronicAUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.7 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
Fuel consumption
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,775 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,833 mm
190.3 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
526 km
327 mi
573 km
356 mi
CO2 score
-
343 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina B10 (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V SwitchtronicAUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8
Consumption13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.28 LC100 km25.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.46 LC100 mi40.27 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,491 LC/year3,754 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B10 (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 26 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8

  • Has 47 km (29 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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