The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 550i Automatic (07 - 10)

€ 95,400
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 67,100
 BMW 550i Automatic (07 - 10) BMW 550i
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo is 2.3 inches longer and 0.6 inches wider.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 550i
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
73.2
81.1
57.8
Blueprint BMW 550i Automatic (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint BMW 550i Automatic (07 - 10)
113.7
190.6
192.9 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 550i
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
12.53 %
BMW 550i Automatic (07 - 10)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 550i
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 550i
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
N63-M10
Engine Code
N62-B48
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
500 hp
362 hp
BMW 550i
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
BMW 550i

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 550i
191 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i

▶ REPLAY
8.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.63 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
8.8 lb/hp
10.63 lb/hp
BMW 550i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
23 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
22 mpg
23 mpg
BMW 550i
15 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
423 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
403 mi
423 mi
BMW 550i
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).
195.2 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
204.5 kWh
195.2 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
406 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
396 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data