Car comparison

Alpina B5 Touring (G31) 4.4 V8 BiTurbovsBMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0

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 M3 Touring (G81)

Competition 3.0

510 hp2993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2022-2024

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
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    297 hp/t
    221 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    635 km
    394 mi
  • 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 BiTurboBMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
Power
608hp453kW
510hp380kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
2,050kg4,519lb
1,865kg4,112lb
Gross weight
2,610kg5,754lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
43.5s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
48.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
3.6s
0-200 km/h
9.0s
Calculated
12.9s
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
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
11.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
297hp/t221kW/t135hp/1000 lb
Calculated
273hp/t204kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
390Nm/t261lb-ft/ton
Calculated
349Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
635km394mi
Calculated
567km353mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,956mm195in
4,794mm189in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,466mm58in
1,436mm57in
Wheelbase
2,975mm117in
2,857mm112in
Front track
1,611mm63in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,596mm63in
1,605mm63in
Ground clearance-
122mm5in
Trunk volume
570L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
59L
CO2 emissions
241g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B5 Touring (G31) 4.4 V8 BiTurboBMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0PowerTorque
  • Alpina B5 Touring (G31) 4.4 V8 BiTurbo: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB5 Touring (G31)4.4 V8 BiTurbo5,750-6,250 rpm3,000-5,000 rpm6,500 rpm
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.06,250 rpm2,750-5,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB5 Touring (G31)4.4 V8 BiTurboBMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
3.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.0 s
12.9 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
30.9 s
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.4 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.0 s
11.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
226 km/h
140 mph
192 km/h
119 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
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW

Alpina B5 Touring (G31) 4.4 V8 BiTurbo has 98 hp more than BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 and Alpina B5 Touring (G31) 4.4 V8 BiTurbo: 98 hp (73 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
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
650 Nm
479 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
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
1,865 kg
4,112 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
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
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 (G31)4.4 V8 BiTurbo3.6 s
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.03.6 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 (G31)4.4 V8 BiTurbo
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 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 (G31)4.4 V8 BiTurbo
297 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
273 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB5 Touring (G31)4.4 V8 BiTurbo
635 km
394 mi
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
567 km
353 mi

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
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW
3.6 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 (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
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 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 (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
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

Alpina B5 Touring (G31) 4.4 V8 BiTurbo 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 (G31)4.4 V8 BiTurbo
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
3.6 s
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
3.6 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 (G31)4.4 V8 BiTurbo
297 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
273 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB5 Touring (G31)4.4 V8 BiTurboBMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
Power
608 hp
453 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,050 kg
4,519 lb
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
Fuel consumption
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
Range score
635 km
394 mi
567 km
353 mi
CO2 score
241 g/km
-
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
297 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
273 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 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 (G31) 4.4 V8 BiTurboBMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0
Consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.20 LC100 km18.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.29 LC100 mi29.29 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,730 LC/year2,730 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B5 Touring (G31) 4.4 V8 BiTurbo

  • Has 98 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Has 75 km/h (47 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 67 km (42 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

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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