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Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.8 i V8 32VvsAUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alpina B10 Touring (E39)

4.8 i V8 32V

375 hp4837 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2002-2004
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001

4.2 V8 40V

300 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2003

Comparison overview

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Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    274 km/h
    170 mph
  • Most powerful
    375 hp
    280 kW
  • Highest torque
    510 Nm
    376 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,800 kg
    3,968 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    208 hp/t
    155 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.0 L/100 km
    13.1 mpg US
    15.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.8 i V8 32VAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
Power
375hp280kW
300hp224kW
Torque
510Nm376lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Gross weight
2,370kg5,225lb
2,355kg5,192lb
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
60.6s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
75.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
24.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
283Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
626km389mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,837cc295cu 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-
314g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.8 i V8 32VAUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40VPowerTorque
  • Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.8 i V8 32V5,800 rpm3,800 rpm6,050 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V6,200 rpm3,000-4,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.8 i V8 32VAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
24.0 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.8 i V8 32V
375 hp
280 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
300 hp
224 kW

Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V has 75 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40V and Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V: 75 hp (56 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.8 i V8 32V
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
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)4.8 i V8 32V
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
1,815 kg
4,001 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)4.8 i V8 32V
274 km/h
170 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
250 km/h
155 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)4.8 i V8 32V5.6 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V and AUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40V: 1.3 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)4.8 i V8 32V
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.8 i V8 32V
375 hp
280 kW
5.6 s
274 km/h
170 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
300 hp
224 kW
6.9 s
250 km/h
155 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)4.8 i V8 32V
Power
375 hp
280 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 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
AUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.8 i V8 32VAUDIA6 Avant (4B/C5)Facelift 20014.2 V8 40V
Power
375 hp
280 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.9 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
Fuel consumption
-
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 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
-
626 km
389 mi
CO2 score
-
314 g/km
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
165 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Avant (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 4.2 V8 40V
Consumption13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.93 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.89 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,439 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V

  • Has 75 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 km/h (15 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 43 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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