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Alpina B5 Touring G31 Station Wagon (2017)

80% Neofiliac79% External
Keywords: alpinaawdbmwdouble-wishboneexecutive-carhigh-performancemulti-linkturbochargedv8wagon

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Product Overview

Alpina B5 Touring G31 is a high-performance executive station wagon in production since 2017. It is powered by a modified 4.4L bi-turbocharged BMW N63B44TU2 engine. The vehicle is based on the G31 BMW 540i xDrive.
Since BMW didn't introduce a new V8 engine for the G31 BMW 5 Series and hasn't done so for over a decade, the G31 B5 Touring has roughly the same engine as the LCI F11 B5 Touring. The most important difference is the inclusion of xDrive AWD. Naturally, the interior and technologies were updated, too.
Hence, for those who want just an elegant, high-performance super wagon, the LCI F11 B5 Touring may be a superior option.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 80% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
  • Elegant yet modern styling
  • Lots of power and torque
Cons
  • Succumbed to AWD nonsense
  • Same engine (roughly) as the F11 B5 Touring

What external reviewers found***

External score 79% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Class-leading handling
  • Powerful turbocharged engine
Cons
  • Rear-biased brake balance isn’t the best
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Specifications

B5 Bi-TurboB5 Bi-Turbo LCI

Capacity

Cargo Capacity570 L / 20.1 cu-ft ~ 1700 L / 60.0 cu-ft560 L / 19.8 cu-ft ~ 1700 L / 60.0 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity66.0 L / 17.4 gal68.0 L / 18.0 gal
Passengers5
Payload560 kg / 1235 lbs465 kg / 1025 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discsVentilated discs, 395 mm
Brakes | RearVentilated discsVentilated discs, 398 mm
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size255/35 R20, 285/30 R20Front wheel tires: 255/35 ZR20 Rear wheel tires: 285/30 ZR20

Construction

Body Style5-door Station Wagon

Dimensions

Size | Height1466 mm / 57.7 in
Size | Length4956 mm / 195.1 in4978 mm / 196.0 in
Size | Width1860 mm / 73.2 in1868 mm / 73.5 in | 2126 mm / 83.7 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front1611.0 mm / 63.4 in
Track Width | Rear1596.0 mm / 62.8 in
Weight2050.0 kg / 4519.5 lbs2155.0 kg / 4751.0 lbs
Wheel Size8.5J x 20, 10J x 20Front wheel rims: 8.5J x 20 Rear wheel rims: 10J x 20
Wheelbase2975 mm / 117.1 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h3.6 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph3.4 sec
CO2 Emission241 g/km256 g/km
Fuel Economy10.4 L/100km / 22.6 MPG (combined) | 14.7 L/100km / 16.0 MPG (urban) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (highway)11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (combined) | 15.9 L/100km / 14.8 MPG (urban) | 8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (highway)
Top Speed325.0 km/h / 201.9 mph322.0 km/h / 200.1 mph
Towing Capacity750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2000 kg / 4409 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2000 kg / 4409 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 6Euro 6d-ISC-FCM
EngineN63M50
Engine | Bore89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.0:110.5:1
Engine | Displacement4.4 L / 268.2 cu-in / 4395.0 cc
Engine | Power608.0 hp / 453.4 kW @ 5750-6250 rpm621.0 hp / 463.1 kW @ 5500-6500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output138.3 hp/L / 2.3 hp/cu-in141.3 hp/L / 2.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke88.3 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque800 Nm / 590.0 lb-ft @ 3000-5000 rpm800 Nm / 590.0 lb-ft @ 2000-5000 rpm
Engine | TypeBi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engine
Transmission | Gears8-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic Switch-Tronic

Production

Availability2017 ~ 20202020 ~
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External Reviews

autocar[1]

Reviewer score 79%
Reviewers from autocar have found the following***:
The Alpina B5 Touring is fitted with a retuned version of the M550i donor car, now by air at the rear axle for the Touring. On anything larger than a narrow B-road, you’ll carry 30mph more than intended, such is the reassuring fluidity of this chassis. There’s body control to spare, thanks in part to the presence of active roll stabilisation. In-gear performance is as unassuming as it is prodigious.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Class-leading handling
  • Powerful turbocharged engine
  • Comfortable to drive
Cons
  • Rear-biased brake balance isn’t the best

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References

  1. ^ Alpina B5 Biturbo Touring 2018 UK review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/alpina/b5/first-drives/alpina-b5-biturbo-touring-2018-uk-review. 2018-12-05. Retrieved 2022-03-06.

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