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Alpina B10 E39 Sedan (1998-2003)

Alpina | Cars
Neo score 83%
Keywords:alpinabmwdohcexecutive-carhigh-performancemanual-transmissionrwdsedanv8

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Product Overview

Alpina B10 (chassis code E39) is a high-performance executive sedan in production from 1998 to 2003. It was available with a range of inline-6 and V8 engines that displaced 3.2 to 4.8 liters.
At launch, the E39 B10 came with modified BMW M52 I6 and M62 V8 engines, essentially basing the car on BMW's 530i and 540i respectively. It should be noted that the 3.2L and 4.6L displacements are, naturally, bored from the stock form.
Later, Alpina further enlarged the I6 to 3.3L, while the update M62TU engine was bored to the same 4.6L.
Towards the end of the production run, Alpina further increased the stroke of the V8, resulting in the final form of E39 B10 with 4.8L of displacement.
Manual was available with the I6 models, while automatic was standard.

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What we found**

Neo score 83% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Superb styling
  • Proven rather reliable
  • Wonderful handling
Cons
  • Manual not given to the V8
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Specifications

B10 3.3B10 3.3 MTB10 V8B10 V8S

Capacity

Cargo Capacity460 L / 16.2 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers5
Payload540 kg / 1190 lbs540 kg / 1190 lbs540 kg / 1190 lbs570 kg / 1257 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size235/40 R18, 265/35 ZR 18235/40 ZR 18, 265/35 ZR 18235/45 R17235/40 ZR 18, 265/35 ZR 18

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height1415 mm / 55.7 in
Size | Length4775 mm / 188.0 in
Size | Width1800 mm / 70.9 in
Track Width | Front1512.0 mm / 59.5 in
Track Width | Rear1518.0 mm / 59.8 in
Weight1540.0 kg / 3395.1 lbs1540.0 kg / 3395.1 lbs1540.0 kg / 3395.1 lbs1690.0 kg / 3725.8 lbs
Wheel Size18 in18 in18 in9J x 18
Wheelbase2830 mm / 111.4 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h6.8 sec6.3 sec6.3 sec5.4 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph6.5 sec6.0 sec6.0 sec5.1 sec
Fuel Economy11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (combined) | 16.8 L/100km / 14.0 MPG (urban) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (highway)10.1 L/100km / 23.3 MPG (combined) | 14.7 L/100km / 16.0 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (highway)13.3 L/100km / 17.7 MPG (combined)18.0 L/100km / 13.1 MPG (urban) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (highway)
Top Speed257.0 km/h / 159.7 mph262.0 km/h / 162.8 mph262.0 km/h / 162.8 mph284.0 km/h / 176.5 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine | Bore86.4 mm / 3.4 in86.4 mm / 3.4 in93.0 mm / 3.7 in93.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.2:110.2:110.5:110.5:1
Engine | Displacement3.3 L / 201.4 cu-in / 3300.0 cc3.3 L / 201.4 cu-in / 3300.0 cc4.6 L / 281.9 cu-in / 4619.0 cc4.8 L / 295.2 cu-in / 4837.0 cc
Engine | Power280.0 hp / 208.8 kW @ 6200 rpm280.0 hp / 208.8 kW @ 6200 rpm347.0 hp / 258.8 kW @ 5700 rpm375.0 hp / 279.6 kW @ 5800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output84.8 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in84.8 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in75.1 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in77.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke93.8 mm / 3.7 in93.8 mm / 3.7 in85.0 mm / 3.3 in89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque335 Nm / 247.1 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm335 Nm / 247.1 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm480 Nm / 354.0 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm510 Nm / 376.2 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomaticManualAutomaticAutomatic

Production

Availability1999 ~ 20031999 ~ 20031998 ~ 20032002 ~ 2003
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