The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)

€ 95,400
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) B5
€ 99,200
 ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,200

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the B5 is 2.5 inches shorter and 0.6 inches narrower.
B5
B5 Bi-Turbo
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
72.7
80.6
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
73.2
81.1
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
116.9
193.1
190.6 in
Length
193.1 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

B5
B5 Bi-Turbo
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
10.03 %
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)

General

B5
B5 Bi-Turbo
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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-M20
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
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
B5
493 hp
533 hp
B5 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
B5
516 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
B5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

B5
B5 Bi-Turbo
195 mph
Maximum Speed
198 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

B5

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

B5 Bi-Turbo

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8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.25 lb/hp
B5
8.03 lb/hp
8.25 lb/hp
B5 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

B5
B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
25 mpg
B5
19 mpg
25 mpg
B5 Bi-Turbo
13 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
354 mi
Range
458 mi
B5
354 mi
458 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).
179.9 kWh
B5
233 kWh
179.9 kWh
B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

B5
B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data