Car comparison

Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W220) · Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) · Facelift 2002

AMG S 55 V8

500 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2002-2005

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
  • Most powerful
    500 hp
    373 kW
  • 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
  • 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 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
Power
500hp373kW
500hp373kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,480kg5,467lb
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
44.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
12.0s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.6L/100 km12.6mpg US15.2mpg UK
19.7L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
291hp/t217kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
262hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
407Nm/t272lb-ft/ton
Calculated
366Nm/t245lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
569km354mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,841mm191in
5,043mm199in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
2,888mm114in
2,965mm117in
Front track
1,566mm62in
1,574mm62in
Rear track
1,574mm62in
1,574mm62in
Trunk volume-
500L
Max trunk volume
520L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
88L
CO2 emissions-
317g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V86,100 rpm2,750-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.0 s
13.9 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely 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
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
204 km/h
127 mph
191 km/h
119 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
500 hp
373 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
700 Nm
516 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
1,910 kg
4,211 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V84.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 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
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8: 0.9 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
667 km
414 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
500 hp
373 kW
4.8 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 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
5,043 mm
198.5 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
4.8 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)Facelift 2002AMG S 55 V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
500 hp
373 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.8 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
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 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
5,043 mm
198.5 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Range score
569 km
354 mi
667 km
414 mi
CO2 score
-
317 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
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 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 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Facelift 2002 AMG S 55 V8
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km23.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi37.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year3,465 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 49 km/h (30 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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