The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 S Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)

€ 97,900
ALPINA B5 S Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) B5 S Touring
€ 102,500
 ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 97,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,500

ⓘ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 B5 S Touring is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the B5 Bi-Turbo Touring.
B5 S Touring
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
58.7
Blueprint ALPINA B5 S Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.6
57.2
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
73.2
81.1
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
58.7 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 S Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
113.6
190.7
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
116.9
193.4
190.7 in
Length
193.4 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

B5 S Touring
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5776 lb
ALPINA B5 S Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
8.72 %
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)

General

B5 S Touring
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
E61
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Touring
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
N62-B44
Engine Code
N63-M20
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
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
B5 S Touring
523 hp
533 hp
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
B5 S Touring
535 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

B5 S Touring
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
194 mph
Maximum Speed
196 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

B5 S Touring

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

B5 Bi-Turbo Touring

▶ REPLAY
7.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.54 lb/hp
B5 S Touring
7.95 lb/hp
8.54 lb/hp
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

B5 S Touring
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
25 mpg
B5 S Touring
19 mpg
25 mpg
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
13 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
351 mi
Range
453 mi
B5 S Touring
351 mi
453 mi
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
235 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).
181.9 kWh
B5 S Touring
235 kWh
181.9 kWh
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

B5 S Touring
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft