The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 112,000
€ 95,400
€ 112,000
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 B5 Bi-Turbo is 4.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the B5 S.
B5 Bi-Turbo
B5 S
57.7
73.5
83.7
57.8
72.7
80.6
73.5 in
Width
72.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.7 in
Height
57.8 in
117.1
195.1
113.7
190.6
195.1 in
Length
190.6 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
B5 Bi-Turbo
B5 S
4442 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
10.92 %
General
B5 Bi-Turbo
B5 S
G30
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
B5 Bi-Turbo
B5 S
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
N63-M30
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
B5 Bi-Turbo
600 hp
523 hp
B5 S
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
B5 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
535 lb‑ft
B5 S
Performance
B5 Bi-Turbo
B5 S
205 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
3.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 ft
0.000 sec
B5 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
B5 S
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7.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.57 lb/hp
B5 Bi-Turbo
7.4 lb/hp
7.57 lb/hp
B5 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B5 Bi-Turbo
B5 S
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
19 mpg
B5 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
19 mpg
B5 S
16 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
410 mi
Range
354 mi
B5 Bi-Turbo
410 mi
354 mi
B5 S
Environmental Impact
195.2 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
B5 Bi-Turbo
195.2 kWh
233 kWh
B5 S
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B5 Bi-Turbo
B5 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
