Car comparison

Alpina B10 (E39) 4.8 i V8 32VvsHSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8

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

HSV Clubsport (VY)

R8 5.7 V8

354 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2003

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
  • Lightest
    1,690 kg
    3,726 lb
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB10 (E39)4.8 i V8 32VHSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
Power
375hp280kW
354hp264kW
Torque
510Nm376lb-ft
475Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,696kg3,739lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
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Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
To 99% top speed
56.5s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
55.6s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
15.1s
Calculated
16.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
222hp/t165kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
4,837cc295cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
4,775mm188in
4,980mm196in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,788mm110in
Front track
1,512mm60in
1,558mm61in
Rear track
1,518mm60in
1,574mm62in
Trunk volume
460L
475L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
75L

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 32VHSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B10 (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8: 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
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V85,600 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB10 (E39)4.8 i V8 32VHSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
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
16.8 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 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
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
180 km/h
112 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
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
354 hp
264 kW

Alpina B10 (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V has 21 hp more than HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8.

The biggest power difference is between HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8 and Alpina B10 (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V: 21 hp (16 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
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
475 Nm
350 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
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
1,696 kg
3,739 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
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
263 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
AlpinaB10 (E39)4.8 i V8 32V5.4 s
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V85.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B10 (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V and HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8: 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
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 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
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
354 hp
264 kW
5.5 s
263 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
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
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,980 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB10 (E39)4.8 i V8 32VHSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
Power
375 hp
280 kW
354 hp
264 kW
Torque
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.5 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,696 kg
3,739 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
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,980 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B10 (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Is 6 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 km/h (13 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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