The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Jaguar XF 5.0 V8 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 95,400

€ 70,000

€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B5 is 4.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Jaguar XF 5.0 V8.
ALPINA B5
Jaguar XF 5.0 V8
57.8
72.7
80.6
57.5
73.9
81.8
72.7 in
Width
73.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
57.8 in
Height
57.5 in
113.7
190.6
114.5
195.3
190.6 in
Length
195.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
114.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5
Jaguar XF 5.0 V8
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5038 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.83 %

General
ALPINA B5
Jaguar XF 5.0 V8
E60
Generation
X250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5
Jaguar XF 5.0 V8
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
S62-B44
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 hp
380 hp
Jaguar XF 5.0 V8
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
380 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
380 lb‑ft
Jaguar XF 5.0 V8
Performance
ALPINA B5
Jaguar XF 5.0 V8
195 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar XF 5.0 V8
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8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.33 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
10.33 lb/hp
Jaguar XF 5.0 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5
Jaguar XF 5.0 V8
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
21 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
21 mpg
Jaguar XF 5.0 V8
13 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
354 mi
Range
392 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
392 mi
Jaguar XF 5.0 V8
Environmental Impact
233 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
210.3 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
210.3 kWh
Jaguar XF 5.0 V8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5
Jaguar XF 5.0 V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data