The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 67,100
€ 95,400
€ 67,100
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 the BMW 550i and the ALPINA B5 are absolutely identical. Both are 190.6 inches long, 72.7 inches wide and 57.8 inches tall.
BMW 550i
ALPINA B5
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.8
72.7
80.6
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
113.7
190.6
113.7
190.6
190.6 in
Length
190.6 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 550i
ALPINA B5
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.78 %
General
BMW 550i
ALPINA B5
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 550i
ALPINA B5
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
BMW N62
Engine Series
N62-B48
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 550i
362 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW 550i
361 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5
Performance
BMW 550i
ALPINA B5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5
▶ REPLAY
10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
BMW 550i
10.63 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 550i
23 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
15 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
423 mi
Range
354 mi
BMW 550i
423 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
Environmental Impact
195.2 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
BMW 550i
195.2 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 550i
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
