Car comparison

Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.8 i V8 32VvsAUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8

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 S6 Avant (4B/C5)

4.2 V8

340 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1999-2005

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 32VAUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
375hp280kW
340hp254kW
Torque
510Nm376lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Gross weight
2,370kg5,225lb
2,355kg5,192lb
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
75.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
22.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
21.9L/100 km10.7mpg US12.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
283Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
566km351mi
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-
348g/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 S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8: 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V87,000 rpm3,400 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.8 i V8 32VAUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
22.1 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
2.6 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
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
164 km/h
102 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
340 hp
254 kW

Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V has 35 hp more than AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 and Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V: 35 hp (26 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V86.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V and AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8: 1.2 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)4.8 i V8 32V
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
340 hp
254 kW
6.8 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 32VAUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
375 hp
280 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.8 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
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
Fuel consumption
-
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 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
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,833 mm
190.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
-
566 km
351 mi
CO2 score
-
348 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
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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 S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 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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