The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 99,200
€ 87,900
€ 99,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,900
ⓘ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. The B5 Bi-Turbo is 2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the D5 S.
B5 Bi-Turbo
D5 S
57.8
73.2
81.1
57.7
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
57.7 in
116.9
193.1
117.1
195.1
193.1 in
Length
195.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
B5 Bi-Turbo
D5 S
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.25 %
General
B5 Bi-Turbo
D5 S
F10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
B5 Bi-Turbo
D5 S
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
N63-M20
Engine Code
B57-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
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
B5 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
383 hp
D5 S
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
B5 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
D5 S
Performance
B5 Bi-Turbo
D5 S
198 mph
Maximum Speed
178 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
B5 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
D5 S
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8.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 lb/hp
B5 Bi-Turbo
8.25 lb/hp
11.11 lb/hp
D5 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B5 Bi-Turbo
D5 S
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
36 mpg
D5 S
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
458 mi
Range
640 mi
B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
640 mi
D5 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).
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).
135.8 kWh
B5 Bi-Turbo
179.9 kWh
135.8 kWh
D5 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B5 Bi-Turbo
D5 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
