The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA D5 S Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

€ 102,500
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 90,400
 ALPINA D5 S Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) D5 S Touring
€ 102,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The B5 Bi-Turbo Touring is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the D5 S Touring.
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
D5 S Touring
57.2
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
73.2
81.1
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA D5 S Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.2 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
116.9
193.4
Blueprint ALPINA D5 S Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
117.1
195.1
193.4 in
Length
195.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
D5 S Touring
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5754 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.45 %
ALPINA D5 S Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

General

B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
D5 S Touring
F11
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
D5 S Touring
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
N63-M20
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
533 hp
383 hp
D5 S Touring
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
538 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
D5 S Touring

Performance

B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
D5 S Touring
196 mph
Maximum Speed
176 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

B5 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

D5 S Touring

▶ REPLAY
8.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.71 lb/hp
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
8.54 lb/hp
11.71 lb/hp
D5 S Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
D5 S Touring
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
25 mpg
34 mpg
D5 S Touring
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
453 mi
Range
613 mi
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
453 mi
613 mi
D5 S Touring
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
141.9 kWh
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
181.9 kWh
141.9 kWh
D5 S Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
D5 S Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft