Car comparison

Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32VvsAUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6

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 RS4 Avant (8D/B5)

2.7 T V6

380 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboWagon / estate1999-2001

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Most powerful
    380 hp
    283 kW
  • Lightest
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    235 hp/t
    175 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.0 L/100 km
    19.6 mpg US
    23.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.0 L/100 km
    13.8 mpg US
    16.6 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
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.6 i V8 32VAUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
Power
347hp259kW
380hp283kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Gross weight
2,370kg5,225lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.2s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph
Calculated
61.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
17.5s
Calculated
17.0s
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
235hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
526km327mi
Calculated
517km321mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,619cc282cu in
2,671cc163cu in
Length
4,805mm189in
4,525mm178in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,386mm55in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,607mm103in
Front track
1,512mm60in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,530mm60in
Trunk volume
410L
390L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
1,250L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
62L
CO2 emissions-
288g/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 RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6PowerTorque
  • Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6: 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V66,100-7,000 rpm2,500-6,000 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.6 i V8 32VAUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.5 s
17.0 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
178 km/h
111 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
380 hp
283 kW

AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6 has 33 hp more than Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V and AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6: 33 hp (25 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
440 Nm
325 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
1,620 kg
3,571 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 Touring (E39)4.6 i V8 32V5.7 s
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V64.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6 and Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V: 0.8 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6 and Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V: 1.3 L/100 km.

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
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
517 km
321 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
380 hp
283 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
4.9 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.6 i V8 32VAUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
Power
347 hp
259 kW
380 hp
283 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
4.9 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Fuel consumption
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 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
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
Range score
526 km
327 mi
517 km
321 mi
CO2 score
-
288 g/km
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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 RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6
Consumption13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.28 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.46 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,491 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 km (6 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6

  • Has 33 hp more
  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 42 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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