BMW M5 vs Alpina B5 Biturbo Touring
| Category | B5 Biturbo Touring | BMW M5 (F90) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.4 l V8 | 4.4 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 608 / 600 | 600 / 592 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 800 / 590 | 750 / 553 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 2065 / 4553 | 1919 / 4231 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 294 / 290 | 313 / 308 |
| Average price | €114,000 | €124,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | B5 Biturbo Touring | BMW M5 (F90) |
|---|---|---|
| Sachsenring | 1:36.71 | 1:34.36 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:37.80 | 1:38.40 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | B5 Biturbo Touring | BMW M5 (F90) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.3 s | 1.2 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.5 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 1.8 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.4 s | 3.1 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 5.1 s | 4.9 s |
| 0 - 150 kph | 6.6 s | 6.1 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 7.3 s | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 11.2 s | 10.3 s |
| 0 - 300 kph | 39.5 s | 33.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.0 s @ 103.1 mph | 7.7 s @ 105.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 11.5 s @ 123.6 mph | 10.9 s @ 129.0 mph |
| Est. 1 mile | 30.7 s @ 176.5 mph | 29.4 s @ 180.8 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | B5 Biturbo Touring | BMW M5 (F90) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 2.6 s | 2.3 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 3.7 s | 3.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 2.7 s | 2.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 3.4 s | 3.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 5.2 s | 4.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 7.6 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (8) | 14.5 s | 9.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 5.7 s | 5.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 7.2 s | 6.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 10.4 s | 9.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 15.0 s | 12.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (8) | 27.6 s | 18.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 2.0 s | 1.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 8.1 s | 7.4 s |
| Est. 200 - 300 kph | 27.8 s | 22.9 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | B5 Biturbo Touring | BMW M5 (F90) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kph - 0 | 8 m (28 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 32 m (107 ft) | 30 m (99 ft) |
| 130 kph - 0 | 58 m (191 ft) | 60 m (198 ft) |
| 150 kph - 0 | 72 m (237 ft) | 69 m (225 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 130 m (426 ft) | 124 m (408 ft) |
General performance
| Category | B5 Biturbo Touring | BMW M5 (F90) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 330 kph (205 mph) | 308 kph (191 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 11.6 s @ 833 ft | 11.0 s @ 804 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.86 g (8 m/s²) | 0.95 g (9 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 67.9 kph (42.2 mph) | 70.9 kph (44.1 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) | 7.4 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 38 UK) |
Summary
| Category | B5 Biturbo Touring | BMW M5 (F90) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 97 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 83 | 100 |
| Overall | 92 | 100 |
Verdict
M5 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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