The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)

€ 84,300
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
€ 102,500
 ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 84,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,500

ⓘ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 M550d Touring BluePerformance is 0.1 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.6
Blueprint BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.2
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
73.2
81.1
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
116.9
193.3
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
116.9
193.4
193.3 in
Length
193.4 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5776 lb
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)

General

BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
F11
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-S
Engine Code
N63-M20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
376 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
546 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
196 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring

▶ REPLAY
12.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.54 lb/hp
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
12.11 lb/hp
8.54 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
37 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
33 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
680 mi
Range
453 mi
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
680 mi
453 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
181.9 kWh
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
131.6 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft