The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

€ 99,200
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 95,400
 ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) B5 S
€ 99,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,400

ⓘ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 B5 Bi-Turbo is 2.5 inches longer and 0.6 inches wider.
B5 Bi-Turbo
B5 S
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
73.2
81.1
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.6
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
116.9
193.1
Blueprint ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
193.1 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

B5 Bi-Turbo
B5 S
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
10.03 %
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

B5 Bi-Turbo
B5 S
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

B5 Bi-Turbo
B5 S
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
N63-M20
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
B5 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
523 hp
B5 S
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
B5 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
535 lb‑ft
B5 S

Performance

B5 Bi-Turbo
B5 S
198 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

B5 S

▶ REPLAY
8.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.57 lb/hp
B5 Bi-Turbo
8.25 lb/hp
7.57 lb/hp
B5 S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

B5 Bi-Turbo
B5 S
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
19 mpg
B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
19 mpg
B5 S
18 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
458 mi
Range
354 mi
B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
354 mi
B5 S
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
233 kWh
B5 Bi-Turbo
179.9 kWh
233 kWh
B5 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

B5 Bi-Turbo
B5 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data