Car comparison

Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8vsBMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10

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

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Alpina B5 (E60)

4.4 V8

500 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2005-2008
VS

BMW M5 (E60)

5.0 V10

507 hp4999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2007

Comparison overview

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Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    314 km/h
    195 mph
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,720 kg
    3,792 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    291 hp/t
    217 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.6 L/100 km
    12.6 mpg US
    15.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    569 km
    354 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    85/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
Power
500hp373kW
507hp378kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,300kg5,071lb
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.1s99% target: 311 km/h / 193 mph
Calculated
43.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
12.0s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.6L/100 km12.6mpg US15.2mpg UK
22.7L/100 km10.4mpg US12.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
291hp/t217kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
285hp/t212kW/t129hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
407Nm/t272lb-ft/ton
Calculated
292Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
569km354mi
Calculated
473km294mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
4,999cc305cu in
Length
4,841mm191in
4,855mm191in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,846mm73in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,469mm58in
Wheelbase
2,888mm114in
2,889mm114in
Front track
1,566mm62in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,574mm62in
1,566mm62in
Trunk volume-
500L
Max trunk volume
520L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions-
357g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10PowerTorque
  • Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V85,500 rpm4,250 rpm5,750 rpm
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V107,750 rpm6,100 rpm8,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.0 s
13.6 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
204 km/h
127 mph
193 km/h
120 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8
500 hp
373 kW
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
507 hp
378 kW

BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10 has 7 hp more than Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 and BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
520 Nm
384 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
1,780 kg
3,924 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8
314 km/h
195 mph
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
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
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V84.7 s
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V104.7 s

Although BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10 has more power, Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 and BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10: 2.5 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
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
285 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8
569 km
354 mi
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
473 km
294 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8
500 hp
373 kW
4.7 s
314 km/h
195 mph
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
507 hp
378 kW
4.7 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
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,841 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 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
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 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
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
4.7 s
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
4.7 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
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
285 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
Power
500 hp
373 kW
507 hp
378 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.7 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,841 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
Range score
569 km
354 mi
473 km
294 mi
CO2 score
-
357 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
285 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km25.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi41.68 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year3,885 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8

  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Has 49 km/h (30 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 96 km (60 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10

  • Has 7 hp more

Pros

  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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