The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)

€ 74,100
BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13) BMW 550i
€ 99,200
 ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 74,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 550i is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.2 inches lower.
BMW 550i
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
57.6
Blueprint BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
73.2
81.1
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
116.9
193.1
192.9 in
Length
193.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 550i
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1 %
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)

General

BMW 550i
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 550i
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
N63-M20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
BMW 550i
402 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW 550i
443 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 550i
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
198 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
10.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.25 lb/hp
BMW 550i
10.83 lb/hp
8.25 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 550i
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 550i
21 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
14 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
395 mi
Range
458 mi
BMW 550i
395 mi
458 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
179.9 kWh
BMW 550i
208.4 kWh
179.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 550i
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data