The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16) vs. ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

€ 71,000
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16) D5 Bi-Turbo
€ 95,400
 ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) B5 S
€ 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

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the D5 Bi-Turbo is 2.5 inches longer and 0.6 inches wider.
D5 Bi-Turbo
B5 S
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
73.2
81.1
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.6
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
116.9
193.1
Blueprint ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
193.1 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

D5 Bi-Turbo
B5 S
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5412 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.48 %
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

D5 Bi-Turbo
B5 S
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

D5 Bi-Turbo
B5 S
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
N57-D30
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
D5 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
523 hp
B5 S
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
D5 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
535 lb‑ft
B5 S

Performance

D5 Bi-Turbo
B5 S
171 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

D5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

B5 S

▶ REPLAY
12.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.57 lb/hp
D5 Bi-Turbo
12.4 lb/hp
7.57 lb/hp
B5 S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

D5 Bi-Turbo
B5 S
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
19 mpg
D5 Bi-Turbo
40 mpg
19 mpg
B5 S
34 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
737 mi
Range
354 mi
D5 Bi-Turbo
737 mi
354 mi
B5 S
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).
233 kWh
D5 Bi-Turbo
121.3 kWh
233 kWh
B5 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

D5 Bi-Turbo
B5 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data