Car comparison

Alpina B5 Touring (G31) 4.4 V8 BiTurbovsBMW i5 Touring (G61) M60 81.2 kWh

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

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Alpina B5 Touring (G31)

4.4 V8 BiTurbo

608 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2017-2020
VS

BMW i5 Touring (G61)

M60 81.2 kWh

601 hpElectricAWDAutomaticWagon / estate2024-present

Comparison overview

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Alpina B5 Touring (G31) 4.4 V8 BiTurbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    335 km/h
    208 mph Unrestricted
    325 km/h
    202 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    608 hp
    453 kW
  • Lightest
    2,050 kg
    4,519 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    297 hp/t
    221 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    90/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB5 Touring (G31)4.4 V8 BiTurboBMWi5 Touring (G61)M60 81.2 kWh
Power
608hp453kW
601hp448kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
820Nm605lb-ft
Curb weight
2,050kg4,519lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Gross weight
2,610kg5,754lb
2,960kg6,526lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
43.5s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
32.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
9.0s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.0s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
297hp/t221kW/t135hp/1000 lb
Calculated
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
390Nm/t261lb-ft/ton
Calculated
349Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
635km394mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
-
Length
4,956mm195in
5,060mm199in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,466mm58in
1,505mm59in
Wheelbase
2,975mm117in
2,995mm118in
Front track
1,611mm63in
1,622mm64in
Rear track
1,596mm63in
1,625mm64in
Ground clearance-
137mm5in
Trunk volume
570L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
-
CO2 emissions
241g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB5 Touring (G31)4.4 V8 BiTurboBMWi5 Touring (G61)M60 81.2 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.0 s
12.9 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
30.9 s
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Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.4 s
10.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.0 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
226 km/h
140 mph
194 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (G31)4.4 V8 BiTurbo
608 hp
453 kW
BMWi5 Touring (G61)M60 81.2 kWh
601 hp
448 kW

Alpina B5 Touring (G31) 4.4 V8 BiTurbo has 7 hp more than BMW i5 Touring (G61) M60 81.2 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between BMW i5 Touring (G61) M60 81.2 kWh and Alpina B5 Touring (G31) 4.4 V8 BiTurbo: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (G31)4.4 V8 BiTurbo
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
BMWi5 Touring (G61)M60 81.2 kWh
820 Nm
605 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (G31)4.4 V8 BiTurbo
2,050 kg
4,519 lb
BMWi5 Touring (G61)M60 81.2 kWh
2,350 kg
5,181 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 (G31)4.4 V8 BiTurbo
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
BMWi5 Touring (G61)M60 81.2 kWh
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B5 Touring (G31) 4.4 V8 BiTurbo and BMW i5 Touring (G61) M60 81.2 kWh: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (G31)4.4 V8 BiTurbo
297 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
BMWi5 Touring (G61)M60 81.2 kWh
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB5 Touring (G31)4.4 V8 BiTurbo
608 hp
453 kW
3.6 s
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
BMWi5 Touring (G61)M60 81.2 kWh
601 hp
448 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 (G31)4.4 V8 BiTurbo
Power
608 hp
453 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,956 mm
195.1 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
BMWi5 Touring (G61)M60 81.2 kWh
Power
601 hp
448 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,505 mm
59.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB5 Touring (G31)4.4 V8 BiTurboBMWi5 Touring (G61)M60 81.2 kWh
Power
608 hp
453 kW
601 hp
448 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
820 Nm
605 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
2,050 kg
4,519 lb
2,350 kg
5,181 lb
Fuel consumption
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,956 mm
195.1 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,505 mm
59.3 in
Range score
635 km
394 mi
-
CO2 score
241 g/km
-
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
297 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina B5 Touring (G31) 4.4 V8 BiTurbo
Consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.29 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,730 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B5 Touring (G31) 4.4 V8 BiTurbo

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 300 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 95 km/h (59 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

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