The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 30 Jahre M5 Edition M DKG (14 - 16) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
€ 127,500

€ 95,400

€ 127,500
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 M5 is 0.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
BMW M5
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
57.4
74.4
83.4
57.8
73.2
81.1
74.4 in
Width
73.2 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
116.7
193.3
116.9
192.9
193.3 in
Length
192.9 in
116.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M5
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.5 %

General
BMW M5
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
F10M
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M5
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW S63
Engine Series
S63-B44
Engine Code
N63-M10
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
592 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M5
592 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW M5
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW M5
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
191 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
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7.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 lb/hp
BMW M5
7.24 lb/hp
8.8 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M5
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW M5
24 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
17 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
502 mi
Range
403 mi
BMW M5
502 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
204.5 kWh
BMW M5
187.5 kWh
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
406 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M5
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data