Car comparison

Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.8 i V8 32VvsAUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 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 (4F/C6)

4.2 V8 40V

335 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2004-2006

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
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Lowest city consumption
    16.6 L/100 km
    14.2 mpg US
    17.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.8 i V8 32VAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
Power
375hp280kW
335hp250kW
Torque
510Nm376lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,805kg3,979lb
Gross weight
2,370kg5,225lb
2,435kg5,368lb
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.6s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
66.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
20.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
283Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
684km425mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,837cc295cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
4,805mm189in
4,933mm194in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,463mm58in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,843mm112in
Front track
1,512mm60in
1,612mm63in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,618mm64in
Trunk volume
410L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
1,660L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
80L
CO2 emissions-
281g/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 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40VPowerTorque
  • Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 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 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V6,600 rpm3,500 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.8 i V8 32VAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
20.0 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 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
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 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)4.8 i V8 32V
375 hp
280 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW

Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V has 40 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V and Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V: 40 hp (30 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 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
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)4.8 i V8 32V
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
1,805 kg
3,979 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 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
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)4.8 i V8 32V5.6 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V and AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V: 0.6 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 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 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 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
6.2 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)4.8 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 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,933 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.8 i V8 32VAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
Power
375 hp
280 kW
335 hp
250 kW
Torque
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.2 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 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
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,933 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Range score
-
684 km
425 mi
CO2 score
-
281 g/km
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 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
VehicleAUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 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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