The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)

€ 95,400
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 71,000
 ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16) D5 Bi-Turbo
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,000

ⓘ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 and height, but the B5 Bi-Turbo is 0.2 inches shorter.
B5 Bi-Turbo
D5 Bi-Turbo
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
73.2
81.1
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
73.2
81.1
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
116.9
193.1
192.9 in
Length
193.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

B5 Bi-Turbo
D5 Bi-Turbo
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5412 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.75 %
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)

General

B5 Bi-Turbo
D5 Bi-Turbo
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

B5 Bi-Turbo
D5 Bi-Turbo
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
N63-M10
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
B5 Bi-Turbo
500 hp
345 hp
D5 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
B5 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
D5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

B5 Bi-Turbo
D5 Bi-Turbo
191 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

D5 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
8.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.4 lb/hp
B5 Bi-Turbo
8.8 lb/hp
12.4 lb/hp
D5 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

B5 Bi-Turbo
D5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
40 mpg
B5 Bi-Turbo
22 mpg
40 mpg
D5 Bi-Turbo
15 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
737 mi
B5 Bi-Turbo
403 mi
737 mi
D5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
204.5 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).
121.3 kWh
B5 Bi-Turbo
204.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
D5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
406 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

B5 Bi-Turbo
D5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data