The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 115,300
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 66,100
 BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i Touring
€ 115,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,100

ⓘ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 Touring is 0.6 inches longer and 1.3 inches lower.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 540i Touring
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
73.5
83.7
59
Blueprint BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73.5 in
Width
73.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.7 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
117.1
195.1
Blueprint BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.6
195.1 in
Length
194.6 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 540i Touring
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5501 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
617 lb
13.2 %
BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 540i Touring
G31
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 540i Touring
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B58
N63-M30
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
600 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i Touring
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
590 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i Touring

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 540i Touring
202 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

164 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i Touring

▶ REPLAY
7.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
7.79 lb/hp
12.11 lb/hp
BMW 540i Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 540i Touring
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 540i Touring
16 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
406 mi
Range
542 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
406 mi
542 mi
BMW 540i Touring
Environmental Impact
197 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).
147.7 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
197 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 540i Touring
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 540i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft
48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft