The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (11 - 12) vs. ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 98,800

€ 97,900

€ 98,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,900
ⓘ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 B5 Bi-Turbo Touring is 2.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the B5 Touring.
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
B5 Touring
57.6
73.2
81.1
58.7
72.7
80.6
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.6 in
Height
58.7 in
116.9
193.2
113.6
190.7
193.2 in
Length
190.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
B5 Touring
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.12 %

General
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
B5 Touring
F11
Generation
E61
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
B5 Touring
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
N63-M10
Engine Code
S62-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
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
500 hp
493 hp
B5 Touring
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
B5 Touring
Performance
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
B5 Touring
188 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

B5 Touring
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8.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.43 lb/hp
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
8.14 lb/hp
8.43 lb/hp
B5 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
B5 Touring
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
19 mpg
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
22 mpg
19 mpg
B5 Touring
15 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
399 mi
Range
351 mi
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
399 mi
351 mi
B5 Touring
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).
235 kWh
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
206.5 kWh
235 kWh
B5 Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
B5 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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