The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)

€ 99,200
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 86,300
 BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18) BMW M550i
€ 99,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,300

ⓘ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 M550i
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
73.2
81.1
57.8
Blueprint BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
116.9
193.1
Blueprint BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
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 M550i
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5423 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.52 %
BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M550i
F10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M550i
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
N63-M20
Engine Code
N63-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
456 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
456 hp
BMW M550i
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW M550i

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M550i
198 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550i

▶ REPLAY
8.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.11 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
8.25 lb/hp
9.11 lb/hp
BMW M550i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M550i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
26 mpg
BMW M550i
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
458 mi
Range
475 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
475 mi
BMW M550i
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).
168.7 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
179.9 kWh
168.7 kWh
BMW M550i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data