The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
€ 95,400
€ 108,600
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the B5 S is 2.5 inches shorter and 0.6 inches narrower.
B5 S
B5 Bi-Turbo
57.8
72.7
80.6
57.8
73.2
81.1
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
113.7
190.6
116.9
193.1
190.6 in
Length
193.1 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
B5 S
B5 Bi-Turbo
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
10.03 %
General
B5 S
B5 Bi-Turbo
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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-B44
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
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
B5 S
523 hp
592 hp
B5 Bi-Turbo
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
B5 S
535 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
B5 S
B5 Bi-Turbo
197 mph
Maximum Speed
204 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
B5 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
B5 Bi-Turbo
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7.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.43 lb/hp
B5 S
7.57 lb/hp
7.43 lb/hp
B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B5 S
B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
25 mpg
B5 S
19 mpg
25 mpg
B5 Bi-Turbo
13 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
354 mi
Range
458 mi
B5 S
354 mi
458 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).
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).
179.9 kWh
B5 S
233 kWh
179.9 kWh
B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B5 S
B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
