The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
€ 71,000

€ 95,400

€ 71,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the D5 Bi-Turbo is 0.2 inches longer.
D5 Bi-Turbo
B5 Bi-Turbo
57.8
73.2
81.1
57.8
73.2
81.1
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
193.1
116.9
192.9
193.1 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
D5 Bi-Turbo
B5 Bi-Turbo
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5412 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.75 %

General
D5 Bi-Turbo
B5 Bi-Turbo
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
D5 Bi-Turbo
B5 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
N57-D30
Engine Code
N63-M10
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
D5 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
500 hp
B5 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
D5 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
D5 Bi-Turbo
B5 Bi-Turbo
171 mph
Maximum Speed
191 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

D5 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

B5 Bi-Turbo
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12.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 lb/hp
D5 Bi-Turbo
12.4 lb/hp
8.8 lb/hp
B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
D5 Bi-Turbo
B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
22 mpg
D5 Bi-Turbo
40 mpg
22 mpg
B5 Bi-Turbo
34 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
737 mi
Range
403 mi
D5 Bi-Turbo
737 mi
403 mi
B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
204.5 kWh
D5 Bi-Turbo
121.3 kWh
204.5 kWh
B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
406 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
D5 Bi-Turbo
B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data