Car comparison

Alpina B10 (E39) 4.8 i V8 32VvsMercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220)

AMG S 55

360 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2002

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
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB10 (E39)4.8 i V8 32VMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
Power
375hp280kW
360hp268kW
Torque
510Nm376lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,380kg5,247lb
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
59.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
15.1s
Calculated
17.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
222hp/t165kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
662km411mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,837cc295cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,775mm188in
5,038mm198in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,965mm117in
Front track
1,512mm60in
1,574mm62in
Rear track
1,518mm60in
1,570mm62in
Trunk volume
460L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
88L

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 32VMercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55PowerTorque
  • Alpina B10 (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55: 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 555,500 rpm3,150 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB10 (E39)4.8 i V8 32VMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.1 s
17.9 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
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
176 km/h
109 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
360 hp
268 kW

Alpina B10 (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V has 15 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55 and Alpina B10 (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V: 15 hp (11 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
530 Nm
391 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
1,810 kg
3,990 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 556.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B10 (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55: 0.6 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
360 hp
268 kW
6.0 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,038 mm
198.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB10 (E39)4.8 i V8 32VMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
Power
375 hp
280 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
6.0 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
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Fuel consumption
-
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,038 mm
198.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Range score
-
662 km
411 mi
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 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
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55
Consumption13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,491 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B10 (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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