Car comparison

Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.8 i V8 32VvsAUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6

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 RS4 Avant (8D/B5)

2.7 T V6

380 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboWagon / estate1999-2001

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Most powerful
    380 hp
    283 kW
  • Lightest
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    235 hp/t
    175 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.0 L/100 km
    13.8 mpg US
    16.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V

  • Fastest top speed
    274 km/h
    170 mph
  • Highest torque
    510 Nm
    376 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    410 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.8 i V8 32VAUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
Power
375hp280kW
380hp283kW
Torque
510Nm376lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Gross weight
2,370kg5,225lb
2,170kg4,784lb
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
61.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
17.0s
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
235hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
283Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
517km321mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,837cc295cu in
2,671cc163cu in
Length
4,805mm189in
4,525mm178in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,386mm55in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,607mm103in
Front track
1,512mm60in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,530mm60in
Trunk volume
410L
390L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
1,250L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
62L
CO2 emissions-
288g/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 RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6PowerTorque
  • Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6: 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V66,100-7,000 rpm2,500-6,000 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.8 i V8 32VAUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
17.0 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
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
178 km/h
111 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
380 hp
283 kW

AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6 has 5 hp more than Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V and AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6: 5 hp (4 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
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)4.8 i V8 32V
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
1,620 kg
3,571 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
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
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V64.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6 and Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V: 0.7 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
380 hp
283 kW
4.9 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)4.8 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.8 i V8 32VAUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
Power
375 hp
280 kW
380 hp
283 kW
Torque
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
4.9 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
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Fuel consumption
-
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 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
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
Range score
-
517 km
321 mi
CO2 score
-
288 g/km
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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 RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

AUDI RS4 Avant (8D/B5) 2.7 T V6

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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