The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)

€ 112,000
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 119,900
 BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW M5
€ 112,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW M5.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M5
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
73.5
83.7
58
Blueprint BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
74.9
83.7
73.5 in
Width
74.9 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.7 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
117.1
195.1
Blueprint BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
117.4
195.5
195.1 in
Length
195.5 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
117.4 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M5
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5379 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.71 %
BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M5
G30
Generation
F90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M5
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW S63
N63-M30
Engine Code
S63-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
592 hp
at 5600 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
600 hp
592 hp
BMW M5
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
BMW M5

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M5
205 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

161 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

154 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M5

▶ REPLAY
7.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
7.4 lb/hp
7.22 lb/hp
BMW M5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M5
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
22 mpg
BMW M5
16 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
410 mi
Range
395 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
410 mi
395 mi
BMW M5
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).
202.8 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
195.2 kWh
202.8 kWh
BMW M5
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
404 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data