Car comparison

Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32VvsJaguar XJ (X300) R 4.0 24V Sport

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

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Alpina B8 (E36)

4.6 i V8 32V

333 hp4619 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1995-1998
VS

Jaguar XJ (X300)

R 4.0 24V Sport

320 hp3980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan1994-1997

Comparison overview

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Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    281 km/h
    175 mph
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Lightest
    1,500 kg
    3,307 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    222 hp/t
    166 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    841 km
    522 mi
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32VJaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
Power
333hp248kW
320hp239kW
Torque
470Nm347lb-ft
512Nm378lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
2,295kg5,060lb
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.4s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph
Calculated
65.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
15.6s
Calculated
19.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
222hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
313Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
841km522mi
Calculated
688km428mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,619cc282cu in
3,980cc243cu in
Length
4,433mm175in
5,023mm198in
Width
1,698mm67in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,373mm54in
1,303mm51in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,870mm113in
Front track
1,412mm56in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,434mm56in
1,498mm59in
Trunk volume
395L
430L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
95L
86L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32VJaguar XJ (X300) R 4.0 24V SportPowerTorque
  • Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJ (X300) R 4.0 24V Sport: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V5,700 rpm3,900 rpm5,950 rpm
JaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport5,000 rpm3,050 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32VJaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.6 s
19.3 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
333 hp
248 kW
JaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
320 hp
239 kW

Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V has 13 hp more than Jaguar XJ (X300) R 4.0 24V Sport.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XJ (X300) R 4.0 24V Sport and Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
JaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
512 Nm
378 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
JaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
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
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
281 km/h
175 mph
JaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
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
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V5.6 s
JaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport6.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V and Jaguar XJ (X300) R 4.0 24V Sport: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V and Jaguar XJ (X300) R 4.0 24V Sport: 1.2 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
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
JaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
841 km
522 mi
JaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
688 km
428 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
333 hp
248 kW
5.6 s
281 km/h
175 mph
JaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
320 hp
239 kW
6.3 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
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,373 mm
54.1 in
JaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
5,023 mm
197.8 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 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
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V 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
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
5.6 s
JaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
6.3 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
AlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32V
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB8 (E36)4.6 i V8 32VJaguarXJ (X300)R 4.0 24V Sport
Power
333 hp
248 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
512 Nm
378 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.3 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,373 mm
54.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
5,023 mm
197.8 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 in
Range score
841 km
522 mi
688 km
428 mi
Trunk score
395 L
13.9 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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 B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32VJaguar XJ (X300) R 4.0 24V Sport
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km21.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi35.20 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year3,281 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B8 (E36) 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 375 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 51 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 153 km (95 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Jaguar XJ (X300) R 4.0 24V Sport

  • Has 42 Nm more
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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