Car comparison

Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.8 i V8 32VvsBMW 5 Series Touring (E39) · Facelift 2000 540i 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

BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) · Facelift 2000

540i V8

286 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2000-2004

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
  • 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
  • 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 32VBMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
Power
375hp280kW
286hp213kW
Torque
510Nm376lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Gross weight
2,370kg5,225lb
2,280kg5,027lb
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
66.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
20.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
18.4L/100 km12.8mpg US15.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
283Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
569km354mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,837cc295cu in
4,398cc268cu in
Length
4,805mm189in
4,805mm189in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,830mm111in
Front track
1,512mm60in
1,516mm60in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,527mm60in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
410L
410L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
1,525L
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) 4.8 i V8 32VBMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 540i 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V85,400 rpm3,600 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.8 i V8 32VBMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.3 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
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.1 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
286 hp
213 kW

Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V has 89 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8 and Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V: 89 hp (66 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
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
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
1,740 kg
3,836 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V86.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V and BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8: 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
286 hp
213 kW
6.3 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,805 mm
189.2 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB10 Touring (E39)4.8 i V8 32VBMW5 Series Touring (E39)Facelift 2000540i V8
Power
375 hp
280 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.3 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
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Fuel consumption
-
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 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
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,805 mm
189.2 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
-
569 km
354 mi
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
164 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.

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
VehicleBMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Facelift 2000 540i V8
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B10 Touring (E39) 4.8 i V8 32V

  • Has 89 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 44 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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