The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW M5 30 Jahre M5 Edition M DKG (14 - 16)

€ 95,400
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B5 S
€ 127,500
 BMW M5 30 Jahre M5 Edition M DKG (14 - 16) BMW M5
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 127,500

ⓘ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 ALPINA B5 S is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW M5.
ALPINA B5 S
BMW M5
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.6
57.4
Blueprint BMW M5 30 Jahre M5 Edition M DKG (14 - 16)
74.4
83.4
72.7 in
Width
74.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint BMW M5 30 Jahre M5 Edition M DKG (14 - 16)
116.7
193.3
190.6 in
Length
193.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 S
BMW M5
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5313 lb
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.72 %
BMW M5 30 Jahre M5 Edition M DKG (14 - 16)

General

ALPINA B5 S
BMW M5
E60
Generation
F10M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 S
BMW M5
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW S63
N62-B44
Engine Code
S63-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 6250 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
523 hp
592 hp
BMW M5
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
535 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
BMW M5

Performance

ALPINA B5 S
BMW M5
197 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 S

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M5

▶ REPLAY
7.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.24 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S
7.57 lb/hp
7.24 lb/hp
BMW M5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 S
BMW M5
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
24 mpg
ALPINA B5 S
19 mpg
24 mpg
BMW M5
13 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
354 mi
Range
502 mi
ALPINA B5 S
354 mi
502 mi
BMW M5
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).
187.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 S
233 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW M5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 S
BMW M5
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