The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 95,400

€ 95,400

€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the B5 S and the B5 are absolutely identical. Both are 190.6 inches long, 72.7 inches wide and 57.8 inches tall.
B5 S
B5
57.8
72.7
80.6
57.8
72.7
80.6
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
113.7
190.6
113.7
190.6
190.6 in
Length
190.6 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
B5 S
B5
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
B5 S
B5
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
B5 S
B5
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
N62-B44
Engine Code
S62-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
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
B5 S
523 hp
493 hp
B5
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
B5 S
535 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
B5
Performance
B5 S
B5
197 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

B5 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

B5
▶ REPLAY
7.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
B5 S
7.57 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B5 S
B5
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
19 mpg
B5 S
19 mpg
19 mpg
B5
13 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
354 mi
Range
354 mi
B5 S
354 mi
354 mi
B5
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).
233 kWh
B5 S
233 kWh
233 kWh
B5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B5 S
B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data