Compare BMW M3 E90 vs Alpina D10 E39 vs Alpina B10 E39

Variants
MT
DCT
CRT
D10 Biturbo AT
D10 Biturbo MT
B10 3.3
B10 3.3 MT
B10 V8
B10 V8S

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
450 L / 15.9 cu-ft
460 L / 16.2 cu-ft
460 L / 16.2 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
545 kg / 1202 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.7 m / 38.4 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1415 mm / 55.7 in
1415 mm / 55.7 in
Size | Length
4775 mm / 188.0 in
4775 mm / 188.0 in
Size | Width
1817 mm / 71.5 in
1800 mm / 70.9 in
1800 mm / 70.9 in
Track Width | Front
1540.0 mm / 60.6 in
1512.0 mm / 59.5 in
1512.0 mm / 59.5 in
Track Width | Rear
1518.0 mm / 59.8 in
1518.0 mm / 59.8 in
Weight
1625.0 kg / 3582.5 lbs
Wheel Size
8J x 18, 9J x 18
Wheelbase
2761 mm / 108.7 in
2830 mm / 111.4 in
2830 mm / 111.4 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
7.2 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
6.8 sec
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
Fuel Economy
7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (combined) | 9.9 L/100km / 23.8 MPG (urban) | 6.1 L/100km / 38.6 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
254.0 km/h / 157.8 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine | Bore
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
84.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.0:1
16.0:1
Engine | Displacement
2.9 L / 178.6 cu-in / 2926.0 cc
Engine | Power
245.0 hp / 182.7 kW @ 3500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
83.7 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
88.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
Engine | Type
Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed

Production

Availability
1999 ~ 2003

Reviews

Neofiliac score
84%
62%
83%
Pros
  • Fantastic S65 V8 engine
  • 6-speed manual transmission
  • Down to 4.4s 0-100kph time
  • Same great look of the B10 E39
  • Superb handling
  • Available with manual transmission
  • Superb styling
  • Proven rather reliable
  • Wonderful handling
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Exterior design doesn't match the performance level of the powertrain
  • Why diesel?
  • Manual not given to the V8

Price

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