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 4.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the ALPINA B5.
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
ALPINA B5
57.5
73.9
81.8
57.8
72.7
80.6
73.9 in
Width
72.7 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.5 in
Height
57.8 in
114.5
195.3
113.7
190.6
195.3 in
Length
190.6 in
114.5 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
ALPINA B5
3856 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.55 %
General
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
ALPINA B5
X250
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
ALPINA B5
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
294 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
294 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
303 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
303 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
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
295 ft
0.000 sec
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5
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13.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
13.12 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
21 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
14 mpg
city
13 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar XF 4.2 V8
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
