The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - ..)
€ 89,600
€ 112,000
€ 89,600
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW M550d is 0.2 inches longer and 0 inches taller.
BMW M550d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
57.8
73.5
83.7
57.7
73.5
83.7
73.5 in
Width
73.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
57.7 in
117.1
195.4
117.1
195.1
195.4 in
Length
195.1 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M550d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4233 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.7 %
General
BMW M550d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
G30
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M550d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
N63-M30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
BMW M550d
395 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW M550d
561 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW M550d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M550d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
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10.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.4 lb/hp
BMW M550d
10.72 lb/hp
7.4 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M550d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW M550d
37 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
651 mi
Range
388 mi
BMW M550d
651 mi
388 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
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).
206.5 kWh
BMW M550d
129.6 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
306 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
438 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M550d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data














