The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 108,600
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 61,200
 BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i
€ 108,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 540i.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 540i
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
73.2
81.1
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
116.9
193.1
Blueprint BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
193.1 in
Length
194.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 540i
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
717 lb
16.3 %
BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 540i
F10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 540i
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B58
N63-B44
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
592 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i
590 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 540i
204 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i

▶ REPLAY
7.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
7.43 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
BMW 540i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 540i
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
458 mi
Range
650 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
650 mi
BMW 540i
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).
123.1 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
179.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data