The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 550i Steptronic (13 - 16)

€ 95,400
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B5
€ 73,200
 BMW 550i Steptronic (13 - 16) BMW 550i
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,200

ⓘ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. The ALPINA B5 is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 550i.
ALPINA B5
BMW 550i
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
72.7
80.6
57.6
Blueprint BMW 550i Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint BMW 550i Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
190.6 in
Length
193.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5
BMW 550i
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5357 lb
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.79 %
BMW 550i Steptronic (13 - 16)

General

ALPINA B5
BMW 550i
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

ALPINA B5
BMW 550i
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
S62-B44
Engine Code
N63-B44
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
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 hp
444 hp
BMW 550i
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW 550i

Performance

ALPINA B5
BMW 550i
195 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i

▶ REPLAY
8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
9.46 lb/hp
BMW 550i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
27 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 550i
13 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
354 mi
Range
506 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
506 mi
BMW 550i
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).
162.9 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5
BMW 550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data