Car comparison

AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40VvsAlpina B10 (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic

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

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AUDI S8 (D2)

4.2 V8 40V

360 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2002
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Comparison overview

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AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    360 hp
    268 kW
  • Best estimated range
    657 km
    408 mi
  • Largest trunk
    525 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Alpina B10 (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic

  • 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
  • Best economy score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40VAlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
Power
360hp268kW
347hp259kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,330kg5,137lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
262 km/h
163 mph
To 99% top speed
53.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
59.0s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
18.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.8L/100 km11.3mpg US13.6mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
657km408mi
Calculated
526km327mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
4,619cc282cu in
Length
5,034mm198in
4,775mm188in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,418mm56in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,880mm113in
2,830mm111in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,512mm60in
Rear track
1,580mm62in
1,518mm60in
Trunk volume
525L
460L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40VAlpina B10 (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V SwitchtronicPowerTorque
  • AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
  • Alpina B10 (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V7,000 rpm3,400 rpm7,250 rpm
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic5,700 rpm3,700 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40VAlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
18.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
262 km/h
163 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
360 hp
268 kW
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
347 hp
259 kW

AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V has 13 hp more than Alpina B10 (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B10 (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic and AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
1,540 kg
3,395 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
262 km/h
163 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V5.4 s
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic6.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V and Alpina B10 (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
657 km
408 mi
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
526 km
327 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
360 hp
268 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
347 hp
259 kW
6.3 s
262 km/h
163 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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,034 mm
198.2 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
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

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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
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

AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V 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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
5.4 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

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
AUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40V
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS8 (D2)4.2 V8 40VAlpinaB10 (E39)4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
Power
360 hp
268 kW
347 hp
259 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
Lightness
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,034 mm
198.2 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
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
Range score
657 km
408 mi
526 km
327 mi
Trunk score
525 L
18.5 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40VAlpina B10 (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic
Consumption13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.97 LC100 km23.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.58 LC100 mi37.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,596 LC/year3,491 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 131 km (81 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Alpina B10 (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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