The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW M5 Competition xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)

€ 99,200
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 128,600
 BMW M5 Competition xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW M5 Competition
€ 99,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 128,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo is 2.4 inches shorter and 1.7 inches narrower.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M5 Competition
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
73.2
81.1
57.8
Blueprint BMW M5 Competition xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
74.9
83.7
73.2 in
Width
74.9 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
116.9
193.1
Blueprint BMW M5 Competition xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
117.4
195.5
193.1 in
Length
195.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.4 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M5 Competition
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5379 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.75 %
BMW M5 Competition xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M5 Competition
F10
Generation
F90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M5 Competition
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
616 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
616 hp
BMW M5 Competition
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
BMW M5 Competition

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M5 Competition
198 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

151 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M5 Competition

▶ REPLAY
8.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.94 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
8.25 lb/hp
6.94 lb/hp
BMW M5 Competition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M5 Competition
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
22 mpg
BMW M5 Competition
18 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
458 mi
Range
395 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
395 mi
BMW M5 Competition
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).
202.8 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
179.9 kWh
202.8 kWh
BMW M5 Competition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
428 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M5 Competition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data