Car comparison

Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32VvsAUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8

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 S6 Avant (4B/C5)

4.2 V8

340 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1999-2005

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    193 hp/t
    144 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.4 L/100 km
    12.1 mpg US
    14.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.6 i V8 32VAUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
347hp259kW
340hp254kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Gross weight
2,370kg5,225lb
2,330kg5,137lb
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
63.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
17.5s
Calculated
18.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
21.9L/100 km10.7mpg US12.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
526km327mi
Calculated
577km359mi
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-
341g/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 S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8: 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V87,000 rpm3,400 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.6 i V8 32VAUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.5 s
18.8 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
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
173 km/h
108 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
340 hp
254 kW

Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V has 7 hp more than AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 and Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V: 7 hp (5 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
420 Nm
310 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
1,790 kg
3,946 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V85.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V and AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8: 0.1 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V and AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8: 0.9 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
577 km
359 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
340 hp
254 kW
5.8 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK
5.8 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.6 i V8 32VAUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.8 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
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
Fuel consumption
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 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
577 km
359 mi
CO2 score
-
341 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
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 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 S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8
Consumption13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK14.2 L/100 km16.6 mpg US19.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.28 LC100 km24.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.46 LC100 mi39.99 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal2,130 L563 US gal469 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,491 LC/year3,728 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8

  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Has 51 km (32 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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