The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (11 - 12)

€ 97,900
ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) B5 Touring
€ 98,800
 ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (11 - 12) B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 97,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,800

ⓘ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 Touring is 2.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the B5 Bi-Turbo Touring.
B5 Touring
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
58.7
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
72.7
80.6
57.6
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (11 - 12)
73.2
81.1
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
58.7 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
113.6
190.7
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (11 - 12)
116.9
193.2
190.7 in
Length
193.2 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

B5 Touring
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5335 lb
ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.12 %
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (11 - 12)

General

B5 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 Touring
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
S62-B44
Engine Code
N63-M10
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
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
B5 Touring
493 hp
500 hp
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
B5 Touring
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

B5 Touring
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
193 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

B5 Touring

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

B5 Bi-Turbo Touring

▶ REPLAY
8.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.14 lb/hp
B5 Touring
8.43 lb/hp
8.14 lb/hp
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

B5 Touring
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
22 mpg
B5 Touring
19 mpg
22 mpg
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
13 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
351 mi
Range
399 mi
B5 Touring
351 mi
399 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).
206.5 kWh
B5 Touring
235 kWh
206.5 kWh
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
410 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

B5 Touring
B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft