Car comparison

Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 SvsJaguar XF (X250) · Facelift 2011 R-S 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 S

530 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2008-2011
VS

Jaguar XF (X250) · Facelift 2011

R-S 5.0 V8

550 hp5000 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • Best overall score
    85/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Jaguar XF (X250) Facelift 2011 R-S 5.0 V8

  • Most powerful
    550 hp
    410 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.9 L/100 km
    13.9 mpg US
    16.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    604 km
    376 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 SJaguarXF (X250)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
Power
530hp395kW
550hp410kW
Torque
725Nm535lb-ft
680Nm502lb-ft
Curb weight
1,795kg3,957lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
50.0s99% target: 314 km/h / 195 mph
Calculated
49.9s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
11.6s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.6L/100 km12.6mpg US15.2mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
295hp/t220kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
293hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
404Nm/t270lb-ft/ton
Calculated
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
569km354mi
Calculated
604km376mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
5,000cc305cu in
Length
4,841mm191in
4,981mm196in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,939mm76in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,888mm114in
2,909mm115in
Front track
1,566mm62in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,574mm62in
1,563mm62in
Trunk volume-
540L
Max trunk volume
520L
963L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions-
270g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 SJaguar XF (X250) Facelift 2011 R-S 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 S: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XF (X250) Facelift 2011 R-S 5.0 V8: 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
JaguarXF (X250)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V86,500 rpm2,500-5,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 SJaguarXF (X250)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
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
11.6 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
206 km/h
128 mph
206 km/h
128 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
JaguarXF (X250)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
550 hp
410 kW

Jaguar XF (X250) Facelift 2011 R-S 5.0 V8 has 20 hp more than Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 S.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 S and Jaguar XF (X250) Facelift 2011 R-S 5.0 V8: 20 hp (15 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
JaguarXF (X250)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
680 Nm
502 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
JaguarXF (X250)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
1,875 kg
4,134 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
JaguarXF (X250)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although Jaguar XF (X250) Facelift 2011 R-S 5.0 V8 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
JaguarXF (X250)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar XF (X250) Facelift 2011 R-S 5.0 V8 and Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 S: 0.7 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
JaguarXF (X250)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 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
JaguarXF (X250)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
604 km
376 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
JaguarXF (X250)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
550 hp
410 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 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
JaguarXF (X250)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,981 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,468 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 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
JaguarXF (X250)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Jaguar XF (X250) Facelift 2011 R-S 5.0 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 S
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
4.6 s
JaguarXF (X250)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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
JaguarXF (X250)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 SJaguarXF (X250)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
Power
530 hp
395 kW
550 hp
410 kW
Torque
725 Nm
535 lb-ft
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.6 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Lightness
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,981 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
569 km
354 mi
604 km
376 mi
CO2 score
-
270 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 SJaguar XF (X250) Facelift 2011 R-S 5.0 V8
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 S

  • Has 45 Nm more
  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Jaguar XF (X250) Facelift 2011 R-S 5.0 V8

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 35 km (22 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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