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| Power-Auftrag B10 V8 vs M5 vs 540i |
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The article is a comparison of the B10 V8 against the 540i/6 and M5. The author states that the standard 540i is more than enough for most people in terms of both ability and luxury. Both the B10 V8 and M5 deliver quite a bit more than that. The M5 is better than both other cars in terms of handling and braking, however not as much as one would expect. One the limit the M5 is much less forgiving. In conclusion, each of these cars has its own unique character. The 540i more than suffices for the highest automotive demands. The B10 V8 extends that to even higher levels. The M5 is a pure sportscar hiding under the exterior of a sedan. | ||
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| "Der Alpina B10 V8 verbindet Sportlichkeit und Komfort perfekt. Er beschleunigt fast so gut wie der M5, bietet aber mit seiner Automatik einen viel höheren Bedienungskomfort." | ||
| "The Alpina B10 V8 connects sporting characteristics perfectly with comfort. It accelerates almost as well as the M5 but, with its automatic gearbox, offers a much higher comfort level." |
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| Measurement data |
| M5 | B10 V8 | 540i/6 | |
| 0-100 kph: | 5.2 sec | 5.4 sec | 6.4 sec |
| 0-160 kph: | 11.7 sec | 12.5 sec | 15.0 sec |
| 0-200 kph: | 18.6 sec | 20.6 sec | 24.2 sec |
| 1000 meter: | 24.2 sec | 24.9 sec | 26.1 sec |
| Topspeed: | 250 kph | 279 kph | 250 kph |
| (limited) | (limited) |