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Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32VvsAUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40V

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

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Alpina B10 Touring (E39)

4.6 i V8 32V

347 hp4619 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1998-2004
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001

4.2 V8 40V

300 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2003

Comparison overview

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Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    269 km/h
    167 mph
  • Most powerful
    347 hp
    259 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,800 kg
    3,968 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    193 hp/t
    144 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.4 L/100 km
    12.1 mpg US
    14.6 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100

AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40V

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    626 km
    389 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.6 i V8 32VAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
Power
347hp259kW
300hp224kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Gross weight
2,370kg5,225lb
2,355kg5,192lb
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
62.2s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph
Calculated
75.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
17.5s
Calculated
24.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
526km327mi
Calculated
626km389mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,619cc282cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
4,805mm189in
4,833mm190in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,759mm109in
Front track
1,512mm60in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,590mm63in
Trunk volume
410L
455L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
1,590L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
82L
CO2 emissions-
314g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32VAUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40VPowerTorque
  • Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.6 i V8 32V5,700 rpm3,700 rpm5,950 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V6,200 rpm3,000-4,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.6 i V8 32VAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.5 s
24.0 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.6 i V8 32V
347 hp
259 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
300 hp
224 kW

Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V has 47 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40V and Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V: 47 hp (35 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.6 i V8 32V
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.6 i V8 32V
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
1,815 kg
4,001 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 Touring (E39)4.6 i V8 32V
269 km/h
167 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.6 i V8 32V5.7 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V and AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40V: 1.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.6 i V8 32V
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.6 i V8 32V
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.6 i V8 32V
526 km
327 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
626 km
389 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.6 i V8 32V
347 hp
259 kW
5.7 s
269 km/h
167 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
300 hp
224 kW
6.9 s
250 km/h
155 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 Touring (E39)4.6 i V8 32V
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,805 mm
189.2 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,833 mm
190.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 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
AlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.6 i V8 32V
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK

Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V 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
AlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.6 i V8 32V
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
5.7 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
6.9 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
AlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.6 i V8 32V
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.6 i V8 32VAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
Power
347 hp
259 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.9 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
Fuel consumption
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,805 mm
189.2 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,833 mm
190.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
526 km
327 mi
626 km
389 mi
CO2 score
-
314 g/km
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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
VehicleAlpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32VAUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40V
Consumption13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.28 LC100 km22.93 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.46 LC100 mi36.89 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,491 LC/year3,439 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Has 47 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 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

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40V

  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 100 km (62 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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