The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 550i Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 115,300

€ 70,000

€ 115,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring is 4.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the BMW 550i Touring.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 550i Touring
57.7
73.5
83.7
58.7
72.7
80.2
73.5 in
Width
72.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.7 in
Height
58.7 in
117.1
195.1
113.6
190.7
195.1 in
Length
190.7 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 550i Touring
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
628 lb
13.44 %

General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 550i Touring
G31
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 550i Touring
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
N63-M30
Engine Code
N62-B48
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
600 hp
362 hp
BMW 550i Touring
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
590 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
BMW 550i Touring
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 550i Touring
202 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i Touring
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7.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
7.79 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
BMW 550i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 550i Touring
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
22 mpg
BMW 550i Touring
16 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
406 mi
Range
406 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
406 mi
406 mi
BMW 550i 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).
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).
202.8 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
197 kWh
202.8 kWh
BMW 550i Touring
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 550i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft