The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (11 - 12) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
€ 98,800

€ 111,900

€ 98,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,900
ⓘ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 B5 Bi-Turbo Touring (11 - 12) is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring (11 - 12)
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring (15 - 16)
57.6
73.2
81.1
57.2
73.2
81.1
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.2 in
116.9
193.2
116.9
193.4
193.2 in
Length
193.4 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring (11 - 12)
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring (15 - 16)
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
10.65 %

General
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring (11 - 12)
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring (15 - 16)
F11
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring (11 - 12)
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring (15 - 16)
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
N63-M10
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring (11 - 12)
500 hp
592 hp
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring (15 - 16)
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring (11 - 12)
516 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring (15 - 16)
Performance
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring (11 - 12)
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring (15 - 16)
188 mph
Maximum Speed
201 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

B5 Bi-Turbo Touring (11 - 12)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

B5 Bi-Turbo Touring (15 - 16)
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8.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.69 lb/hp
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring (11 - 12)
8.14 lb/hp
7.69 lb/hp
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring (15 - 16)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring (11 - 12)
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring (15 - 16)
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
25 mpg
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring (11 - 12)
22 mpg
25 mpg
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring (15 - 16)
15 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
399 mi
Range
453 mi
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring (11 - 12)
399 mi
453 mi
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring (15 - 16)
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
181.9 kWh
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring (11 - 12)
206.5 kWh
181.9 kWh
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring (15 - 16)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring (11 - 12)
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring (15 - 16)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft