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Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 SvsJaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8 Supercharged

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
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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
  • Most powerful
    530 hp
    395 kW
  • 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 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

Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8 Supercharged

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.1 L/100 km
    19.4 mpg US
    23.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.3 L/100 km
    12.9 mpg US
    15.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    678 km
    421 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 SJaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8 Supercharged
Power
530hp395kW
510hp380kW
Torque
725Nm535lb-ft
625Nm461lb-ft
Curb weight
1,795kg3,957lb
1,892kg4,171lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,365kg5,214lb
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
47.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
11.6s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.6L/100 km12.6mpg US15.2mpg UK
18.3L/100 km12.9mpg US15.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
295hp/t220kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
270hp/t201kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
404Nm/t270lb-ft/ton
Calculated
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
569km354mi
Calculated
678km421mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
5,000cc305cu in
Length
4,841mm191in
5,122mm202in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,894mm75in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,457mm57in
Wheelbase
2,888mm114in
3,032mm119in
Front track
1,566mm62in
1,626mm64in
Rear track
1,574mm62in
1,604mm63in
Trunk volume-
520L
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 SJaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8 SuperchargedPowerTorque
  • Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 S: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8 Supercharged: 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
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8 Supercharged6,000-6,500 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 SJaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8 Supercharged
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.6 s
14.4 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 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
5.7 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
206 km/h
128 mph
189 km/h
117 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
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8 Supercharged
510 hp
380 kW

Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 S has 20 hp more than Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8 Supercharged.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8 Supercharged and Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 S: 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
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8 Supercharged
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 S
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8 Supercharged
1,892 kg
4,171 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
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8 Supercharged
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
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8 Supercharged4.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 S and Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8 Supercharged: 0.3 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 S
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8 Supercharged
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 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 S
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8 Supercharged
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 S
569 km
354 mi
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8 Supercharged
678 km
421 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
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8 Supercharged
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 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
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8 Supercharged
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
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,122 mm
201.7 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 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
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8 Supercharged
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 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
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8 Supercharged
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 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 S
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8 Supercharged
270 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB5 (E60)4.4 V8 SJaguarXJ (X351)5.0 V8 Supercharged
Power
530 hp
395 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
725 Nm
535 lb-ft
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.9 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
1,892 kg
4,171 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 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
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,122 mm
201.7 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Range score
569 km
354 mi
678 km
421 mi
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
295 hp/t
220 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 V8 SJaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8 Supercharged
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B5 (E60) 4.4 V8 S

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 97 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 52 km/h (32 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 V8 Supercharged

  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 109 km (67 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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