The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

€ 74,100
BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13) BMW 550i
€ 95,400
 ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B5
€ 74,100
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 these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 550i is 2.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B5.
BMW 550i
ALPINA B5
57.6
Blueprint BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
72.7
80.6
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
113.7
190.6
192.9 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 550i
ALPINA B5
4354 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
9.12 %
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

General

BMW 550i
ALPINA B5
F10
Generation
E60
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 550i
ALPINA B5
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
S62-B44
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
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 550i
402 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW 550i
443 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5

Performance

BMW 550i
ALPINA B5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 550i
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 550i
21 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
14 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
395 mi
Range
354 mi
BMW 550i
395 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
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).
233 kWh
BMW 550i
208.4 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 550i
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data