The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 112,000

€ 86,300

€ 112,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo is 0.2 inches shorter and 0 inches lower.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M550i
57.7
73.5
83.7
57.8
73.5
83.7
73.5 in
Width
73.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.7 in
Height
57.8 in
117.1
195.1
117.1
195.4
195.1 in
Length
195.4 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M550i
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.46 %

General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M550i
G30
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M550i
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
N63-M30
Engine Code
N63-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
456 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
600 hp
456 hp
BMW M550i
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW M550i
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M550i
205 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550i
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7.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.11 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
7.4 lb/hp
9.11 lb/hp
BMW M550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M550i
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
26 mpg
BMW M550i
16 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
410 mi
Range
475 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
410 mi
475 mi
BMW M550i
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).
168.7 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
195.2 kWh
168.7 kWh
BMW M550i
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data