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Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32VvsBMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8

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 M5 Touring (E34)

3.8

340 hp3795 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1994-1995

Comparison overview

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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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 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

BMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8

  • Lightest
    1,720 kg
    3,792 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    198 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.3 L/100 km
    12.2 mpg US
    14.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    541 km
    336 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.6 i V8 32VBMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
Power
347hp259kW
340hp254kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,720kg3,792lb
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
62.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
17.5s
Calculated
18.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
19.3L/100 km12.2mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
198hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
526km327mi
Calculated
541km336mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,619cc282cu in
3,795cc232cu in
Length
4,805mm189in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,751mm69in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,392mm55in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,761mm109in
Front track
1,512mm60in
-
Rear track
1,514mm60in
-
Trunk volume
410L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
1,450L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
80L

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 M5 Touring (E34) 3.8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • BMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8: 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
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.86,900 rpm4,750 rpm7,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.6 i V8 32VBMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.9 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.9 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
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
340 hp
254 kW

Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V has 7 hp more than BMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8 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
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
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
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
1,720 kg
3,792 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
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
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
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.85.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V and BMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8: 0.2 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
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V and BMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8: 1.5 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
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 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
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
541 km
336 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
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
340 hp
254 kW
5.9 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
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 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
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 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
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
5.9 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
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.6 i V8 32VBMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.9 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
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 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
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Range score
526 km
327 mi
541 km
336 mi
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32VBMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8
Consumption13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.28 LC100 km25.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.46 LC100 mi41.68 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,491 LC/year3,885 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 14 km (9 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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