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Alpina B10: generations and engines

The Alpina B10 was built from 1987 to 2004 in 4 generations, with 17 engine versions in our catalog (sedan, station wagon). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

Alpina B10 Enlarge
Production years1987–2004
Generations4
Engine versions17
Power231–375 hp
Body stylesSedan, Station wagon
FuelGasoline
Timeline

Alpina B10 generations

  1. 1987–1995

    Alpina B10 (E34)

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    5 engine versions 231–360 hp

    Engines below
  2. 1993–1997

    Alpina B10 Touring (E34)

    • Station wagon
    • Gasoline

    3 engine versions 315–340 hp

    Engines below
  3. 1998–2003

    Alpina B10 (E39)

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    5 engine versions 275–375 hp

    Engines below
  4. 1998–2004

    Alpina B10 Touring (E39)

    • Station wagon
    • Gasoline

    4 engine versions 280–375 hp

    Engines below
Specs

Alpina B10 engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Alpina B10 (E34)1987–1995 · 5 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
3.4 i Biturbo (360 hp)1987–1993Gasoline360 hp (265 kW)
3.5 (254 hp)1988–1992Gasoline254 hp (187 kW)
3.0 Allrad (231 hp)1993–1995Gasoline231 hp (170 kW)
4.0 (316 hp)1993–1994Gasoline316 hp (232 kW)
4.6 (340 hp)1994–1995Gasoline340 hp (250 kW)
Alpina B10 Touring (E34)1993–1997 · 3 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
4.0 i V8 32V (315 hp)1993–1997Gasoline315 hp (232 kW)302 lb-ft (410 Nm)6.7 s163 mph (263 km/h)
4.6 i V8 32V (340 hp)1993–1997Gasoline340 hp (250 kW)354 lb-ft (480 Nm)6.3 s168 mph (270 km/h)
4.6 i V8 32V (340 hp) Automatic1993–1997Gasoline340 hp (250 kW)354 lb-ft (480 Nm)6.3 s168 mph (270 km/h)
Alpina B10 (E39)1998–2003 · 5 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
4.6 i V8 32V Switchtronic (347 hp)1998–2003Gasoline347 hp (255 kW)354 lb-ft (480 Nm)6.3 s163 mph (262 km/h)
3.3 i 24V (275 hp)1999–2003Gasoline275 hp (202 kW)247 lb-ft (335 Nm)6.3 s163 mph (262 km/h)
3.3 i 24V (280 hp)1999–2003Gasoline280 hp (206 kW)247 lb-ft (335 Nm)6.3 s163 mph (262 km/h)
3.3 i 24V (280 hp) Automatic1999–2003Gasoline280 hp (206 kW)247 lb-ft (335 Nm)6.8 s160 mph (257 km/h)
4.8 i V8 32V (375 hp)2002–2003Gasoline375 hp (276 kW)376 lb-ft (510 Nm)5.4 s176 mph (284 km/h)
Alpina B10 Touring (E39)1998–2004 · 4 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
3.3 i 24V (280 hp)1998–2004Gasoline280 hp (206 kW)247 lb-ft (335 Nm)6.7 s159 mph (256 km/h)
3.3 i 24V (280 hp) Automatic1998–2004Gasoline280 hp (206 kW)247 lb-ft (335 Nm)7.3 s157 mph (253 km/h)
4.6 i V8 32V (347 hp) Switchtronic1998–2004Gasoline347 hp (255 kW)354 lb-ft (480 Nm)5.7 s167 mph (269 km/h)
4.8 i V8 32V (375 hp)2002–2004Gasoline375 hp (276 kW)376 lb-ft (510 Nm)5.6 s170 mph (274 km/h)
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