The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 95,400
€ 112,000
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,000
ⓘ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 is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the B5 Bi-Turbo.
B5
B5 Bi-Turbo
57.8
72.7
80.6
57.7
73.5
83.7
72.7 in
Width
73.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
57.7 in
113.7
190.6
117.1
195.1
190.6 in
Length
195.1 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
B5
B5 Bi-Turbo
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
10.92 %
General
B5
B5 Bi-Turbo
E60
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
B5
B5 Bi-Turbo
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
S62-B44
Engine Code
N63-M30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
B5
493 hp
600 hp
B5 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
B5
516 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
B5
B5 Bi-Turbo
195 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 ft
0.000 sec
B5 Bi-Turbo
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8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.4 lb/hp
B5
8.03 lb/hp
7.4 lb/hp
B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B5
B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
23 mpg
B5
19 mpg
23 mpg
B5 Bi-Turbo
13 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
354 mi
Range
410 mi
B5
354 mi
410 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).
195.2 kWh
B5
233 kWh
195.2 kWh
B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B5
B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
