Car comparison

Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32VvsBMW 5 Series Touring (E39) · Facelift 2000 540i 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

BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) · Facelift 2000

540i V8

286 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2000-2004

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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
  • Largest trunk
    410 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8

  • Lightest
    1,740 kg
    3,836 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.4 L/100 km
    12.8 mpg US
    15.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    569 km
    354 mi
  • Best economy score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.6 i V8 32VBMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
Power
347hp259kW
286hp213kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Gross weight
2,370kg5,225lb
2,280kg5,027lb
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
66.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
17.5s
Calculated
20.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
18.4L/100 km12.8mpg US15.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
526km327mi
Calculated
569km354mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,619cc282cu in
4,398cc268cu in
Length
4,805mm189in
4,805mm189in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,830mm111in
Front track
1,512mm60in
1,516mm60in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,527mm60in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
410L
410L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
1,525L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L

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 32VBMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 540i 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V85,400 rpm3,600 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.6 i V8 32VBMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.5 s
20.0 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
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
170 km/h
106 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
286 hp
213 kW

Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V has 61 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8 and Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V: 61 hp (45 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
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
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
1,740 kg
3,836 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V86.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V and BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8: 0.6 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8 and Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V: 1.0 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
569 km
354 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
286 hp
213 kW
6.3 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,805 mm
189.2 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
6.3 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.6 i V8 32VBMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.3 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
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Fuel consumption
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 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
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,805 mm
189.2 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
526 km
327 mi
569 km
354 mi
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
164 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 32VBMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8
Consumption13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.28 LC100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.46 LC100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,491 LC/year3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 43 km (27 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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