The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 99,200
€ 85,000
€ 99,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,000
ⓘ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 ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo is 2.2 inches shorter and 0.3 inches narrower.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M550d
57.8
73.2
81.1
57.8
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
193.1
117.1
195.4
193.1 in
Length
195.4 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M550d
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.75 %
General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M550d
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
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M550d
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
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
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
395 hp
BMW M550d
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
BMW M550d
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M550d
198 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M550d
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8.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
8.25 lb/hp
10.72 lb/hp
BMW M550d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M550d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
40 mpg
BMW M550d
18 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
458 mi
Range
695 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
695 mi
BMW M550d
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
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
179.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW M550d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M550d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
