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Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32VvsVolvo V70 II R 2.5i V20

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

Volvo V70 II

R 2.5i V20

300 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2003-2004

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
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100

Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20

  • Lightest
    1,665 kg
    3,671 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.9 L/100 km
    15.8 mpg US
    19.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    485 L
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.6 i V8 32VVolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
Power
347hp259kW
300hp224kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,665kg3,671lb
Gross weight
2,370kg5,225lb
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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
61.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
17.5s
Calculated
18.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
180hp/t134kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
526km327mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,619cc282cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,805mm189in
4,710mm185in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,715mm107in
Front track
1,512mm60in
1,557mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,542mm61in
Trunk volume
410L
485L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
1,641L
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 32VVolvo V70 II R 2.5i V20PowerTorque
  • Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20: 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
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V205,200 rpm1,950 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.6 i V8 32VVolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
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
18.7 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
2.5 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
174 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
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
300 hp
224 kW

Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V has 47 hp more than Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20 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
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
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
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
1,665 kg
3,671 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
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
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
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V205.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V and Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20: 0.2 s.

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
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

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
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
300 hp
224 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
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
Power
300 hp
224 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
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.6 i V8 32VVolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
Power
347 hp
259 kW
300 hp
224 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
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
Fuel consumption
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
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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
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Range score
526 km
327 mi
-
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 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 32V
Consumption13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,491 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Has 47 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
  • Has 13 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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20

  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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