The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)

€ 95,400
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) B5 S
€ 112,000
 ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19) B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,000

ⓘ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 B5 S is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the B5 Bi-Turbo.
B5 S
B5 Bi-Turbo
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.6
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)
73.5
83.7
72.7 in
Width
73.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)
117.1
195.1
190.6 in
Length
195.1 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

B5 S
B5 Bi-Turbo
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5445 lb
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
10.92 %
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)

General

B5 S
B5 Bi-Turbo
E60
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

B5 S
B5 Bi-Turbo
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
N62-B44
Engine Code
N63-M30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
B5 S
523 hp
600 hp
B5 Bi-Turbo
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
B5 S
535 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
B5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

B5 S
B5 Bi-Turbo
197 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

B5 S

62 mph 62
mph

161 ft
0.000 sec

B5 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
7.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.4 lb/hp
B5 S
7.57 lb/hp
7.4 lb/hp
B5 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

B5 S
B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
21 mpg
B5 S
19 mpg
21 mpg
B5 Bi-Turbo
13 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
354 mi
Range
381 mi
B5 S
354 mi
381 mi
B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
233 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).
210.3 kWh
B5 S
233 kWh
210.3 kWh
B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

B5 S
B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data