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Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 SvsBentley Continental Flying Spur 6.0 i W12 48V

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

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Alpina B5 (E60)

4.4 V8 S

530 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2008-2011
VS

Bentley Continental Flying Spur

6.0 i W12 48V

560 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2005-2013

Comparison overview

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Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 S

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    317 km/h
    197 mph
  • Highest torque
    725 Nm
    535 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,795 kg
    3,957 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    295 hp/t
    220 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • 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
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 SBentleyContinental Flying Spur6.0 i W12 48V
Power
530hp395kW
560hp418kW
Torque
725Nm535lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,795kg3,957lb
2,475kg5,456lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,980kg6,570lb
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
312 km/h
194 mph
To 99% top speed
50.0s99% target: 314 km/h / 195 mph
Calculated
66.2s99% target: 309 km/h / 192 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
11.6s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
18.6L/100 km12.6mpg US15.2mpg UK
26.4L/100 km8.9mpg US10.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
295hp/t220kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
226hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
404Nm/t270lb-ft/ton
Calculated
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
569km354mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
5,998cc366cu in
Length
4,841mm191in
5,307mm209in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,937mm76in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,479mm58in
Wheelbase
2,888mm114in
3,065mm121in
Front track
1,566mm62in
1,623mm64in
Rear track
1,574mm62in
1,607mm63in
Trunk volume-
475L
Max trunk volume
520L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 SBentley Continental Flying Spur 6.0 i W12 48VPowerTorque
  • Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 S: Power / Torque
  • Bentley Continental Flying Spur 6.0 i W12 48V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 S5,500 rpm4,750 rpm5,750 rpm
BentleyContinental Flying Spur6.0 i W12 48V6,100 rpm1,650 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 SBentleyContinental Flying Spur6.0 i W12 48V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.6 s
14.2 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
312 km/h
194 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
206 km/h
128 mph
191 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 S
530 hp
395 kW
BentleyContinental Flying Spur6.0 i W12 48V
560 hp
418 kW

Bentley Continental Flying Spur 6.0 i W12 48V has 30 hp more than Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 S.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 S and Bentley Continental Flying Spur 6.0 i W12 48V: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 S
725 Nm
535 lb-ft
BentleyContinental Flying Spur6.0 i W12 48V
650 Nm
479 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 S
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
BentleyContinental Flying Spur6.0 i W12 48V
2,475 kg
5,456 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 S
317 km/h
197 mph
BentleyContinental Flying Spur6.0 i W12 48V
312 km/h
194 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 V8 S4.6 s
BentleyContinental Flying Spur6.0 i W12 48V5.2 s

Although Bentley Continental Flying Spur 6.0 i W12 48V has more power, Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 S is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 S and Bentley Continental Flying Spur 6.0 i W12 48V: 0.6 s.

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 S
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
BentleyContinental Flying Spur6.0 i W12 48V
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 S
530 hp
395 kW
4.6 s
317 km/h
197 mph
BentleyContinental Flying Spur6.0 i W12 48V
560 hp
418 kW
5.2 s
312 km/h
194 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 S
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 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
BentleyContinental Flying Spur6.0 i W12 48V
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
5,307 mm
208.9 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 SBentleyContinental Flying Spur6.0 i W12 48V
Power
530 hp
395 kW
560 hp
418 kW
Torque
725 Nm
535 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
5.2 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
312 km/h
194 mph
Lightness
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
2,475 kg
5,456 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
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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
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
5,307 mm
208.9 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Range score
569 km
354 mi
-
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 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 V8 S
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 S

  • Has 75 Nm more
  • Is 680 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 69 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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