Car comparison

Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i BiturbovsJaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 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

Jaguar XJ (X351)

5.0 V8

385 hp5000 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2012

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8

  • Most powerful
    385 hp
    287 kW
  • Highest torque
    515 Nm
    380 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    219 hp/t
    164 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    726 km
    451 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i BiturboJaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8
Power
360hp268kW
385hp287kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
515Nm380lb-ft
Curb weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
2,300kg5,071lb
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
58.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
14.0s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
219hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
618km384mi
Calculated
726km451mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
5,000cc305cu in
Length
4,545mm179in
5,127mm202in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,894mm75in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,457mm57in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
3,032mm119in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,626mm64in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,604mm63in
Trunk volume
450L
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
82L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i BiturboJaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 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
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V86,500 rpm6,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i BiturboJaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.0 s
17.3 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
118 mph
178 km/h
111 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
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8
385 hp
287 kW

Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8 has 25 hp more than Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo and Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8: 25 hp (19 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
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8
515 Nm
380 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
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8
1,755 kg
3,869 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
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 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
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V85.7 s

Although Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 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 Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8: 0.8 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
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo and Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8: 1.1 L/100 km.

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
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8
219 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 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
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8
726 km
451 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
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8
385 hp
287 kW
5.7 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
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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
5,127 mm
201.9 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 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
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo 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
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
5.7 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
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8
219 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i BiturboJaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8
Power
360 hp
268 kW
385 hp
287 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
515 Nm
380 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.7 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
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 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
5,127 mm
201.9 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Range score
618 km
384 mi
726 km
451 mi
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
219 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 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 BiturboJaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo

  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 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

Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 108 km (67 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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