The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 119,900

€ 112,000

€ 119,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M5 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
BMW M5
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
58
74.9
83.7
57.7
73.5
83.7
74.9 in
Width
73.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58 in
Height
57.7 in
117.4
195.5
117.1
195.1
195.5 in
Length
195.1 in
117.4 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M5
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.71 %

General
BMW M5
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
F90
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic 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-M30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
592 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
BMW M5
592 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW M5
553 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW M5
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
3.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
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7.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.4 lb/hp
BMW M5
7.22 lb/hp
7.4 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M5
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW M5
22 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
16 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
395 mi
Range
410 mi
BMW M5
395 mi
410 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
202.8 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).
195.2 kWh
BMW M5
202.8 kWh
195.2 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
404 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M5
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data