The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
€ 87,900
€ 108,600
€ 87,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,600
ⓘ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. The D5 S is 2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the B5 Bi-Turbo.
D5 S
B5 Bi-Turbo
57.7
73.5
83.7
57.8
73.2
81.1
73.5 in
Width
73.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.7 in
Height
57.8 in
117.1
195.1
116.9
193.1
195.1 in
Length
193.1 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
D5 S
B5 Bi-Turbo
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.25 %
General
D5 S
B5 Bi-Turbo
G30
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
D5 S
B5 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
B57-D30
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
D5 S
383 hp
592 hp
B5 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
D5 S
590 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
D5 S
B5 Bi-Turbo
178 mph
Maximum Speed
204 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
D5 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
B5 Bi-Turbo
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11.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.43 lb/hp
D5 S
11.11 lb/hp
7.43 lb/hp
B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
D5 S
B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
D5 S
36 mpg
25 mpg
B5 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
640 mi
Range
458 mi
D5 S
640 mi
458 mi
B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
179.9 kWh
D5 S
135.8 kWh
179.9 kWh
B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
D5 S
B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
