Car comparison

Alpina B10 (E39) 4.8 i V8 32VvsBMW 5 Series (E60) 550i

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

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Alpina B10 (E39)

4.8 i V8 32V

375 hp4837 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2003
VS

BMW 5 Series (E60)

550i

367 hp4799 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alpina B10 (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    284 km/h
    176 mph
  • Most powerful
    375 hp
    280 kW
  • Highest torque
    510 Nm
    376 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    222 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i

  • Lightest
    1,665 kg
    3,671 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.4 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB10 (E39)4.8 i V8 32VBMW5 Series (E60)550i
Power
375hp280kW
367hp274kW
Torque
510Nm376lb-ft
490Nm361lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,665kg3,671lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.5s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
53.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
15.1s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
222hp/t165kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
220hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
4,837cc295cu in
4,799cc293cu in
Length
4,775mm188in
4,841mm191in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,846mm73in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,888mm114in
Front track
1,512mm60in
1,558mm61in
Rear track
1,518mm60in
1,582mm62in
Trunk volume
460L
-
Max trunk volume-
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B10 (E39) 4.8 i V8 32VBMW 5 Series (E60) 550iPowerTorque
  • Alpina B10 (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.8 i V8 32V5,800 rpm3,800 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW5 Series (E60)550i6,300 rpm3,400 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB10 (E39)4.8 i V8 32VBMW5 Series (E60)550i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.1 s
16.3 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.8 i V8 32V
375 hp
280 kW
BMW5 Series (E60)550i
367 hp
274 kW

Alpina B10 (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V has 8 hp more than BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i and Alpina B10 (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.8 i V8 32V
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
BMW5 Series (E60)550i
490 Nm
361 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.8 i V8 32V
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
BMW5 Series (E60)550i
1,665 kg
3,671 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)4.8 i V8 32V
284 km/h
176 mph
BMW5 Series (E60)550i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)4.8 i V8 32V5.4 s
BMW5 Series (E60)550i5.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B10 (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V and BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.8 i V8 32V
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
BMW5 Series (E60)550i
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.8 i V8 32V
375 hp
280 kW
5.4 s
284 km/h
176 mph
BMW5 Series (E60)550i
367 hp
274 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)4.8 i V8 32V
Power
375 hp
280 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 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
BMW5 Series (E60)550i
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,841 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB10 (E39)4.8 i V8 32VBMW5 Series (E60)550i
Power
375 hp
280 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.5 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
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
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,841 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B10 (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i

  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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