The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 108,600

€ 81,300

€ 108,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,300
ⓘ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 shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M550d BluePerformance
57.8
73.2
81.1
57.2
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.2 in
116.9
193.1
116.9
193.3
193.1 in
Length
193.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M550d BluePerformance
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.25 %

General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M550d BluePerformance
F10
Generation
F10
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 BluePerformance
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
N63-B44
Engine Code
N57-S

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
592 hp
376 hp
BMW M550d BluePerformance
590 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M550d BluePerformance
204 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
7.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.55 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
7.43 lb/hp
11.55 lb/hp
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
37 mpg
BMW M550d BluePerformance
18 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
458 mi
Range
690 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
690 mi
BMW M550d BluePerformance
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).
129.6 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
179.9 kWh
129.6 kWh
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW M550d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data