The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW M5 30 Jahre M5 Edition M DKG (14 - 16)
€ 99,200

€ 127,500

€ 99,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 127,500
ⓘ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. The ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo is just 0.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW M5.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M5
57.8
73.2
81.1
57.4
74.4
83.4
73.2 in
Width
74.4 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.4 in
116.9
193.1
116.7
193.3
193.1 in
Length
193.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M5
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5313 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.5 %

General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M5
F10
Generation
F10M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M5
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S63
N63-M20
Engine Code
S63-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
592 hp
at 6250 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
592 hp
BMW M5
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
BMW M5
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M5
198 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M5
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8.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.24 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
8.25 lb/hp
7.24 lb/hp
BMW M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M5
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
24 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
24 mpg
BMW M5
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
458 mi
Range
502 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
502 mi
BMW M5
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).
187.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
179.9 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW M5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M5
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