Car comparison

Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i BiturbovsBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8

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

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Alpina B3 (E90)

3.0i Biturbo

360 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2008-2013
VS

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10)

550i V8

407 hp4395 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2010-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8

  • Most powerful
    407 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    222 hp/t
    166 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    673 km
    418 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph
  • Lightest
    1,645 kg
    3,627 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.7 L/100 km
    16.0 mpg US
    19.2 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i BiturboBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8
Power
360hp268kW
407hp304kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
2,430kg5,357lb
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.1s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
49.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
14.0s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
222hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
328Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
618km384mi
Calculated
673km418mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
4,545mm179in
4,899mm193in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,464mm58in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,968mm117in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,627mm64in
Ground clearance-
141mm6in
Trunk volume
450L
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
70L
CO2 emissions-
243g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i BiturboBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo5,500-6,000 rpm3,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V85,500-6,400 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i BiturboBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.0 s
15.0 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
118 mph
186 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
360 hp
268 kW
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8
407 hp
304 kW

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8 has 47 hp more than Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8: 47 hp (35 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8
1,830 kg
4,034 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
280 km/h
174 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo4.9 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V85.0 s

Although BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8 has more power, Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
618 km
384 mi
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8
673 km
418 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
360 hp
268 kW
4.9 s
280 km/h
174 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8
407 hp
304 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,545 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,899 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
4.9 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
5.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i BiturboBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8
Power
360 hp
268 kW
407 hp
304 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.0 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,545 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,899 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Range score
618 km
384 mi
673 km
418 mi
CO2 score
-
243 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 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
VehicleAlpina B3 (E90) 3.0i BiturboBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km18.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi29.29 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,730 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo

  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8

  • Has 47 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 55 km (34 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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