The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..) vs. ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 88,400

€ 95,400

€ 88,400
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 slightly. The D5 S is 4.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the B5 S.
D5 S
B5 S
57.7
73.5
83.7
57.8
72.7
80.6
73.5 in
Width
72.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.7 in
Height
57.8 in
117.1
195.1
113.7
190.6
195.1 in
Length
190.6 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
D5 S
B5 S
4255 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
7 %

General
D5 S
B5 S
G30
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
D5 S
B5 S
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
B57-D30
Engine Code
N62-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
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
D5 S
383 hp
523 hp
B5 S
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
D5 S
590 lb‑ft
535 lb‑ft
B5 S
Performance
D5 S
B5 S
178 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

D5 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

B5 S
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11.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.57 lb/hp
D5 S
11.11 lb/hp
7.57 lb/hp
B5 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
D5 S
B5 S
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
19 mpg
D5 S
32 mpg
19 mpg
B5 S
28 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
579 mi
Range
354 mi
D5 S
579 mi
354 mi
B5 S
Environmental Impact
150.2 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).
233 kWh
D5 S
150.2 kWh
233 kWh
B5 S
Euro 6d (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
D5 S
B5 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data