Car comparison

Alpina B10 (E39) 4.8 i V8 32VvsJaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V

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

Jaguar XJ (X350)

4.2 V8 32V

400 hp4196 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2003-2006

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    541 Nm
    399 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,665 kg
    3,671 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    240 hp/t
    179 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Alpina B10 (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V

  • Fastest top speed
    284 km/h
    176 mph
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.0 L/100 km
    13.1 mpg US
    15.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB10 (E39)4.8 i V8 32VJaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
Power
375hp280kW
400hp298kW
Torque
510Nm376lb-ft
541Nm399lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,665kg3,671lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,250kg4,960lb
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
51.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
15.1s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
18.6L/100 km12.6mpg US15.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
222hp/t165kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
240hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
325Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
691km429mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,837cc295cu in
4,196cc256cu in
Length
4,775mm188in
5,090mm200in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,448mm57in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
3,034mm119in
Front track
1,512mm60in
1,556mm61in
Rear track
1,518mm60in
1,546mm61in
Trunk volume
460L
470L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
85L

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 32VJaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Alpina B10 (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V: 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
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V6,100 rpm3,500 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB10 (E39)4.8 i V8 32VJaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.1 s
15.8 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
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
184 km/h
114 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
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
400 hp
298 kW

Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V has 25 hp more than Alpina B10 (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B10 (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V and Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V: 25 hp (19 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
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
541 Nm
399 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
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
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
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
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
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V5.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V and Alpina B10 (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V: 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
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 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
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
400 hp
298 kW
5.3 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
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB10 (E39)4.8 i V8 32VJaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
Power
375 hp
280 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
541 Nm
399 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.3 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
Fuel consumption
-
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 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
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
Range score
-
691 km
429 mi
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 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.

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
VehicleJaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 31 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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