The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
€ 99,200

€ 71,000

€ 99,200
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
The dimensions of the B5 Bi-Turbo and the D5 Bi-Turbo are absolutely identical. Both are 193.1 inches long, 73.2 inches wide and 57.8 inches tall.
B5 Bi-Turbo
D5 Bi-Turbo
57.8
73.2
81.1
57.8
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
116.9
193.1
116.9
193.1
193.1 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
Weight
5412 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.75 %

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-M20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
B5 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
345 hp
D5 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
B5 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
D5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
B5 Bi-Turbo
D5 Bi-Turbo
198 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

B5 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

D5 Bi-Turbo
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8.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.4 lb/hp
B5 Bi-Turbo
8.25 lb/hp
12.4 lb/hp
D5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B5 Bi-Turbo
D5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
40 mpg
D5 Bi-Turbo
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
458 mi
Range
737 mi
B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
737 mi
D5 Bi-Turbo
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).
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
179.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
D5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 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