The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8 Automatic (08 - 09) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 62,200

€ 95,400

€ 62,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,400
ⓘ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 Jaguar XF 4.2 V8 is 12 cm longer, 3.1 cm wider and 0.8 cm lower than the ALPINA B5.
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
ALPINA B5
1460
1877
2077
1468
1846
2046
1877 mm
Width
1846 mm
2077 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2046 mm
1460 mm
Height
1468 mm
2909
4961
2888
4841
4961 mm
Length
4841 mm
2909 mm
Wheelbase
2888 mm
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
ALPINA B5
1749 kg
Kerb Weight
1795 kg
2270 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2260 kg

Weight Difference:
46 kg
2.56 %

General
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
ALPINA B5
X250
Generation
E60
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
ALPINA B5
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4196 CC
Engine Capacity
4398 CC
294 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
493 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
294 bhp
493 bhp
ALPINA B5
411 NM
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 4250 rpm
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
411 NM
700 NM
ALPINA B5
Performance
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
ALPINA B5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5
▶ REPLAY
5.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.64 kg/bhp
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
5.95 kg/bhp
3.64 kg/bhp
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
25 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B5
16 mpg
city
15 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
392 mi
Range
354 mi
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
392 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
Environmental Impact
210.3 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).
233 kWh
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
210.3 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
294 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
521 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
520 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data