BMW M5 vs Alpina B12 6.0
| Category | Alpina B12 6.0 | BMW M5 (E39) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 6.0 l V12 | 4.9 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 430 / 424 | 400 / 395 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 600 / 443 | 500 / 369 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1990 / 4387 | 1794 / 3955 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 216 / 213 | 223 / 220 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Alpina B12 6.0 | BMW M5 (E39) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.4 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.8 s | 5.1 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.7 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 8.8 s | 7.8 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 9.8 s | 8.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 12.3 s | 11.2 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 16.1 s | 14.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 19.0 s | 16.9 s |
| 1000 m | 25.0 s | 23.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.0 s | 3.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 13.8 s | 12.3 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.8 s | 11.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.8 s @ 88.2 mph | 9.4 s @ 92.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.6 s | 13.1 s @ 109.4 mph |
General performance
| Category | Alpina B12 6.0 | BMW M5 (E39) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 294 kph (183 mph) | 259 kph (161 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.53 g (5 m/s²) | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 61.0 kph (37.9 mph) | 64.2 kph (39.9 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.7 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 26 UK) | 10.5 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 27 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 39 m (127 ft) | 38 m (124 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Alpina B12 6.0 | BMW M5 (E39) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 80 | 100 |
| Overall | 80 | 100 |
Verdict
M5 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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