The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 111,900
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 16) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 84,300
 BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
€ 111,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,300

ⓘ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 0.1 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
57.2
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
73.2
81.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.2 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
116.9
193.4
Blueprint BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
116.9
193.3
193.4 in
Length
193.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5666 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
F11
Generation
F11
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

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
N63-B44
Engine Code
N57-S
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
592 hp
376 hp
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
590 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
590 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
201 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
7.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
7.69 lb/hp
12.11 lb/hp
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
25 mpg
37 mpg
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
18 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
453 mi
Range
680 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
453 mi
680 mi
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
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).
131.6 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
181.9 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft