The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. ALPINA D5 S Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)
€ 97,900

€ 90,900

€ 97,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,900
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the D5 S Touring.
B5 Touring
D5 S Touring
58.7
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
58.7 in
Height
57.7 in
113.6
190.7
117.1
195.1
190.7 in
Length
195.1 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
B5 Touring
D5 S Touring
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.38 %

General
B5 Touring
D5 S Touring
E61
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
B5 Touring
D5 S Touring
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
S62-B44
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
B5 Touring
493 hp
383 hp
D5 S Touring
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
B5 Touring
516 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
D5 S Touring
Performance
B5 Touring
D5 S Touring
193 mph
Maximum Speed
176 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

B5 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

D5 S Touring
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8.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.71 lb/hp
B5 Touring
8.43 lb/hp
11.71 lb/hp
D5 S Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B5 Touring
D5 S Touring
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
32 mpg
B5 Touring
19 mpg
32 mpg
D5 S Touring
13 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
351 mi
Range
579 mi
B5 Touring
351 mi
579 mi
D5 S 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).
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).
150.2 kWh
B5 Touring
235 kWh
150.2 kWh
D5 S Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d (WLTP)
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
B5 Touring
D5 S Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft









46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft