Car comparison

Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 SvsBMW 7 Series (F01) 760i

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

BMW 7 Series (F01)

760i

544 hp5972 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2008-2011

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 S

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    317 km/h
    197 mph
  • Lightest
    1,795 kg
    3,957 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    295 hp/t
    220 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 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 SBMW7 Series (F01)760i
Power
530hp395kW
544hp406kW
Torque
725Nm535lb-ft
750Nm553lb-ft
Curb weight
1,795kg3,957lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,695kg5,941lb
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
50.0s99% target: 314 km/h / 195 mph
Calculated
46.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
11.6s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.6L/100 km12.6mpg US15.2mpg UK
18.8L/100 km12.5mpg US15.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
295hp/t220kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
250hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
404Nm/t270lb-ft/ton
Calculated
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
569km354mi
Calculated
636km395mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
5,972cc364cu in
Length
4,841mm191in
5,072mm200in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,479mm58in
Wheelbase
2,888mm114in
3,070mm121in
Front track
1,566mm62in
1,611mm63in
Rear track
1,574mm62in
1,650mm65in
Max trunk volume
520L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
82L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 SBMW 7 Series (F01) 760iPowerTorque
  • Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 S: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (F01) 760i: 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
BMW7 Series (F01)760i5,250 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 SBMW7 Series (F01)760i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.6 s
13.8 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
206 km/h
128 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 S
530 hp
395 kW
BMW7 Series (F01)760i
544 hp
406 kW

BMW 7 Series (F01) 760i has 14 hp more than Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 S.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 S and BMW 7 Series (F01) 760i: 14 hp (10 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
BMW7 Series (F01)760i
750 Nm
553 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
BMW7 Series (F01)760i
2,180 kg
4,806 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
BMW7 Series (F01)760i
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 V8 S4.6 s
BMW7 Series (F01)760i4.6 s

Although BMW 7 Series (F01) 760i has more power, Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 S 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 S
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (F01)760i
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 S and BMW 7 Series (F01) 760i: 0.6 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 S
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
BMW7 Series (F01)760i
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 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 S
569 km
354 mi
BMW7 Series (F01)760i
636 km
395 mi

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
BMW7 Series (F01)760i
544 hp
406 kW
4.6 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 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
BMW7 Series (F01)760i
Power
544 hp
406 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,072 mm
199.7 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 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 S
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (F01)760i
Power
544 hp
406 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 S 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 S
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
4.6 s
BMW7 Series (F01)760i
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
4.6 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 S
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (F01)760i
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 SBMW7 Series (F01)760i
Power
530 hp
395 kW
544 hp
406 kW
Torque
725 Nm
535 lb-ft
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.6 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 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-
Length
5,072 mm
199.7 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Range score
569 km
354 mi
636 km
395 mi
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 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 SBMW 7 Series (F01) 760i
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 S

  • Is 385 kg lighter
  • Has 52 km/h (32 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 46 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

BMW 7 Series (F01) 760i

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 25 Nm more
  • Has 67 km (41 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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