Car comparison

Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8vsJaguar XF (X250) R 5.0 V8

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

Jaguar XF (X250)

R 5.0 V8

510 hp5000 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2009-2011

Comparison overview

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

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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 V8JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V8
Power
500hp373kW
510hp380kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
625Nm461lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,891kg4,169lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,330kg5,137lb
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
45.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
12.0s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.6L/100 km12.6mpg US15.2mpg UK
18.7L/100 km12.6mpg US15.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
291hp/t217kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
270hp/t201kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
407Nm/t272lb-ft/ton
Calculated
331Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
569km354mi
Calculated
560km348mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
5,000cc305cu in
Length
4,841mm191in
4,961mm195in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,877mm74in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,888mm114in
2,909mm115in
Front track
1,566mm62in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,574mm62in
1,571mm62in
Trunk volume-
500L
Max trunk volume
520L
923L
Doors
4
4
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 B5 (E60) 4.4 V8Jaguar XF (X250) R 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XF (X250) R 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V85,500 rpm4,250 rpm5,750 rpm
JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V86,000-6,500 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.0 s
14.2 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
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
204 km/h
127 mph
190 km/h
118 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
JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V8
510 hp
380 kW

Jaguar XF (X250) R 5.0 V8 has 10 hp more than Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 and Jaguar XF (X250) R 5.0 V8: 10 hp (7 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
JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V8
625 Nm
461 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
JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V8
1,891 kg
4,169 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
JaguarXF (X250)R 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
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V84.7 s
JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V84.9 s

Although Jaguar XF (X250) R 5.0 V8 has more power, Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 and Jaguar XF (X250) R 5.0 V8: 0.2 s.

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
JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V8
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

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
JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V8
270 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 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
JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V8
560 km
348 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
JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V8
510 hp
380 kW
4.9 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
JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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
4,961 mm
195.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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
JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 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
JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V8
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
4.9 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
JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V8
270 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.9 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
1,891 kg
4,169 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 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
4,961 mm
195.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
569 km
354 mi
560 km
348 mi
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
270 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 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 B5 (E60) 4.4 V8Jaguar XF (X250) R 5.0 V8
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km21.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi35.20 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year3,281 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8

  • Has 75 Nm more
  • Is 171 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 49 km/h (30 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 9 km (6 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

Jaguar XF (X250) R 5.0 V8

  • Has 10 hp more

Pros

  • Most powerful

Cons

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

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