Car comparison

Alpina B5 Touring (F11) 4.4 V8vsBMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alpina B5 Touring (F11)

4.4 V8

540 hp4395 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2011-2013
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11)

550i

407 hp4395 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013

Comparison overview

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Alpina B5 Touring (F11) 4.4 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    316 km/h
    196 mph
  • Most powerful
    540 hp
    403 kW
  • Highest torque
    730 Nm
    538 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    271 hp/t
    202 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.1 L/100 km
    15.6 mpg US
    18.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    660 km
    410 mi
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    87/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB5 Touring (F11)4.4 V8BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
Power
540hp403kW
407hp304kW
Torque
730Nm538lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Gross weight
2,620kg5,776lb
2,540kg5,600lb
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
54.6s99% target: 313 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
53.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
12.0s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
271hp/t202kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
214hp/t160kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
367Nm/t245lb-ft/ton
Calculated
316Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
660km410mi
Calculated
654km407mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
4,913mm193in
4,907mm193in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,453mm57in
1,462mm58in
Wheelbase
2,968mm117in
2,968mm117in
Front track
1,599mm63in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,599mm63in
1,626mm64in
Ground clearance-
141mm6in
Trunk volume
560L
560L
Max trunk volume
1,670L
1,670L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions-
250g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alpina B5 Touring (F11) 4.4 V8BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550iPowerTorque
  • Alpina B5 Touring (F11) 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB5 Touring (F11)4.4 V85,200-6,250 rpm2,800-5,000 rpm6,500 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i5,500-6,400 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB5 Touring (F11)4.4 V8BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.0 s
16.2 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
203 km/h
126 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (F11)4.4 V8
540 hp
403 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
407 hp
304 kW

Alpina B5 Touring (F11) 4.4 V8 has 133 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i and Alpina B5 Touring (F11) 4.4 V8: 133 hp (99 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (F11)4.4 V8
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (F11)4.4 V8
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
1,900 kg
4,189 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (F11)4.4 V8
316 km/h
196 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (F11)4.4 V84.6 s
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i5.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B5 Touring (F11) 4.4 V8 and BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (F11)4.4 V8
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (F11)4.4 V8
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (F11)4.4 V8
660 km
410 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
654 km
407 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB5 Touring (F11)4.4 V8
540 hp
403 kW
4.6 s
316 km/h
196 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
407 hp
304 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AlpinaB5 Touring (F11)4.4 V8
Power
540 hp
403 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,913 mm
193.4 in
Height
1,453 mm
57.2 in
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AlpinaB5 Touring (F11)4.4 V8
Power
540 hp
403 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Alpina B5 Touring (F11) 4.4 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AlpinaB5 Touring (F11)4.4 V8
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
4.6 s
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
5.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AlpinaB5 Touring (F11)4.4 V8
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB5 Touring (F11)4.4 V8BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
Power
540 hp
403 kW
407 hp
304 kW
Torque
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
5.1 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,913 mm
193.4 in
Height
1,453 mm
57.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Range score
660 km
410 mi
654 km
407 mi
CO2 score
-
250 g/km
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina B5 Touring (F11) 4.4 V8BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B5 Touring (F11) 4.4 V8

  • Has 133 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 56 km/h (35 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 57 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 6 km (4 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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