The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

€ 112,000
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 87,900
ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) D5 S
€ 112,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,900

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the B5 Bi-Turbo and the D5 S are absolutely identical. Both are 195.1 inches long, 73.5 inches wide and 57.7 inches tall.
B5 Bi-Turbo
D5 S
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
73.5
83.7
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
73.5
83.7
73.5 in
Width
73.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.7 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
117.1
195.1
Blueprint ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
117.1
195.1
195.1 in
Length
195.1 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

B5 Bi-Turbo
D5 S
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5445 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.21 %
ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

General

B5 Bi-Turbo
D5 S
G30
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

B5 Bi-Turbo
D5 S
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
N63-M30
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
B5 Bi-Turbo
600 hp
383 hp
D5 S
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
B5 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
D5 S

Performance

B5 Bi-Turbo
D5 S
205 mph
Maximum Speed
178 mph
3.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

161 ft
0.000 sec

B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

D5 S

 REPLAY
7.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 lb/hp
B5 Bi-Turbo
7.4 lb/hp
11.11 lb/hp
D5 S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

B5 Bi-Turbo
D5 S
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
36 mpg
B5 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
36 mpg
D5 S
16 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
410 mi
Range
640 mi
B5 Bi-Turbo
410 mi
640 mi
D5 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).
135.8 kWh
B5 Bi-Turbo
195.2 kWh
135.8 kWh
D5 S
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

B5 Bi-Turbo
D5 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data