The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 16) vs. ALPINA B5 S Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 74,400

€ 97,900

€ 74,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,900
ⓘ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 D5 Bi-Turbo Touring is 2.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the B5 S Touring.
D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
B5 S Touring
57.2
73.2
81.1
58.7
72.7
80.6
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.2 in
Height
58.7 in
116.9
193.4
113.6
190.7
193.4 in
Length
190.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
B5 S Touring
4497 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.6 %

General
D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
B5 S Touring
F11
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Touring
B5 S Touring
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 Touring
345 hp
523 hp
B5 S Touring
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
516 lb‑ft
535 lb‑ft
B5 S Touring
Performance
D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
B5 S Touring
170 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

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

B5 S Touring
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13.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.95 lb/hp
D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
13.03 lb/hp
7.95 lb/hp
B5 S Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
B5 S Touring
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
19 mpg
D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
38 mpg
19 mpg
B5 S Touring
31 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
351 mi
D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
702 mi
351 mi
B5 S Touring
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
235 kWh
D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
127.6 kWh
235 kWh
B5 S Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
B5 S Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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