The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 95,400
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B5 S
€ 81,300
 BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) BMW M550d BluePerformance
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,300

ⓘ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. The ALPINA B5 S is 2.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW M550d BluePerformance.
ALPINA B5 S
BMW M550d BluePerformance
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.6
57.2
Blueprint BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
116.9
193.3
190.6 in
Length
193.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 S
BMW M550d BluePerformance
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5456 lb
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
8.89 %
BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)

General

ALPINA B5 S
BMW M550d BluePerformance
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 S
BMW M550d BluePerformance
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
N62-B44
Engine Code
N57-S
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
523 hp
376 hp
BMW M550d BluePerformance
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
535 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
BMW M550d BluePerformance

Performance

ALPINA B5 S
BMW M550d BluePerformance
197 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 S

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
7.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.55 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S
7.57 lb/hp
11.55 lb/hp
BMW M550d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 S
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B5 S
19 mpg
37 mpg
BMW M550d BluePerformance
13 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
354 mi
Range
690 mi
ALPINA B5 S
354 mi
690 mi
BMW M550d BluePerformance
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).
129.6 kWh
ALPINA B5 S
233 kWh
129.6 kWh
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 S
BMW M550d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data