The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 5 (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
€ 63,200
€ 99,200
€ 63,200
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 ActiveHybrid 5 is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.2 inches lower.
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
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
116.9
192.9
116.9
193.1
192.9 in
Length
193.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.5 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
N63-M20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
335 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
332 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
198 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
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12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.25 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
12.67 lb/hp
8.25 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
37 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
41 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
651 mi
Range
458 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
651 mi
458 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
179.9 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
121.2 kWh
179.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
