The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 M DKG (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 103,300

€ 95,400

€ 103,300
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 slightly. The BMW M5 is 2.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the ALPINA B5.
BMW M5
ALPINA B5
57.3
74.4
83.4
57.8
72.7
80.6
74.4 in
Width
72.7 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.3 in
Height
57.8 in
116.7
193.3
113.7
190.6
193.3 in
Length
190.6 in
116.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M5
ALPINA B5
4288 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.72 %

General
BMW M5
ALPINA B5
F10M
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M5
ALPINA B5
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
BMW S63
Engine Series
S63-B44
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
552 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M5
552 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW M5
502 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5
Performance
BMW M5
ALPINA B5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5
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7.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
BMW M5
7.77 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M5
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW M5
24 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
17 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
439 mi
Range
354 mi
BMW M5
439 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
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).
233 kWh
BMW M5
187.5 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M5
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data