The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 5 (11 - 13)
€ 108,600
€ 63,200
€ 108,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,200
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo is 0.2 inches longer and 0.2 inches taller.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
57.8
73.2
81.1
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
116.9
193.1
116.9
192.9
193.1 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.5 %
General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
F10
Generation
F10
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 ActiveHybrid 5
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
N63-B44
Engine Code
N55-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 5800 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
592 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
590 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
204 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
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7.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
7.43 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
37 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
18 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
458 mi
Range
651 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
651 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
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).
121.2 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
179.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
