Alpina B5 G30 Sedan (2017)

82% Neofiliac84% External
Keywords: alpinaawddouble-wishbonefull-sizehigh-performancemulti-linksedanturbochargedv8

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Product Overview

Alpina B5 G30 is a high-performance executive sedan in production from 2017. It is available with two tunes of a bi-turbocharged BMW N63 V8 engine that displaced 4.4 liters. ZF 8HP automatic transmission and AWD are standard.
Unfortunately, just like the G12 B7 with the same underlying powertrain, the G30 B5 isn't exceptional in terms of reliability. It has a somewhat sophisticated suspension setup, but they are oriented towards comfort rather than handling.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 82% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Great performance
  • Good comfort
  • Lots of technologies
Cons
  • Only AWD
  • Some reliability concerns

What external reviewers found***

External score 84% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Superb ride quality
  • Fantastic all-wheel drive
  • Excellent handling
  • Impressive handling
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Powerful V8 engine
Cons
  • Lacklustre infotainment system
  • Not the most fun to drive
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Specifications

LCIPre-LCI

Capacity

Cargo Capacity530 L / 18.7 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity68.0 L / 18.0 gal66.0 L / 17.4 gal
Passengers5
Payload465 kg / 1025 lbs530 kg / 1168 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs, 395 mmVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs, 398 mmVentilated discs
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire SizeFront wheel tires: 255/35 ZR20 Rear wheel tires: 295/30 ZR20255/35 R20, 295/30 R20

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height1466 mm / 57.7 in
Size | Length4978 mm / 196.0 in4956 mm / 195.1 in
Size | Width1868 mm / 73.5 in | 2126 mm / 83.7 in (mirror unfolded)1868 mm / 73.5 in
Track Width | Front1611.0 mm / 63.4 in
Track Width | Rear1596.0 mm / 62.8 in
Weight2055.0 kg / 4530.5 lbs1940.0 kg / 4277.0 lbs
Wheel SizeFront wheel rims: 8.5J x 20 Rear wheel rims: 10J x 208.5J x 20, 10J x 20
Wheelbase2975 mm / 117.1 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h3.4 sec3.5 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph3.2 sec3.3 sec
CO2 Emission253 g/km239 g/km
Fuel Economy11.1 L/100km / 21.2 MPG (combined) | 15.9 L/100km / 14.8 MPG (urban) | 8.3 L/100km / 28.3 MPG (highway)10.3 L/100km / 22.8 MPG (combined) | 14.6 L/100km / 16.1 MPG (urban) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (highway)
Top Speed330.0 km/h / 205.1 mph
Towing Capacity750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2000 kg / 4409 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2000 kg / 4409 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 6d-ISC-FCMEuro 6
EngineN63M50
Engine | Bore89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.5:110.0:1
Engine | Displacement4.4 L / 268.2 cu-in / 4395.0 cc
Engine | Power621.0 hp / 463.1 kW @ 5500-6500 rpm608.0 hp / 453.4 kW @ 5750-6250 rpm
Engine | Specific Output141.3 hp/L / 2.3 hp/cu-in138.3 hp/L / 2.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke88.3 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque800 Nm / 590.0 lb-ft @ 2000-5000 rpm800 Nm / 590.0 lb-ft @ 3000-5000 rpm
Engine | TypeBi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinderBi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engine
Transmission | Gears8-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic Switch-Tronic

Production

Availability20202017 ~ 2020

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External Reviews

autocar[1]

Reviewer score 77%
Reviewers from autocar have found the following***:
Fewer than 100 of these F90-generation B5 BiTurbos are expected to see the light of day. A Mercedes-AMG E63 S 4Matic has a more overt character, if that’s your kind of thing. The playful new M5 has better body control with a front end that brings new meaning to the words ‘nailed on’ in this segment.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Superb ride quality
  • Excellent handling
  • Impressive handling
Cons
  • Not the most fun to drive

carmagazine[2]

Reviewer score 91%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
Like an AMG V8 the B5's strong, smooth low-rev drive gives way to a soaring top-end. Alpina claims 600bhp, 590lb ft and 0-62mph in 3.5sec. The agility and precision are at once familiar from the base 5-series and yet altogether more convincing here, as they should be given the price difference.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful V8 engine
  • Fantastic all-wheel drive
  • Comfortable to drive
Cons
  • Lacklustre infotainment system

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References

  1. ^ Alpina B5 BiTurbo 2018 UK review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/alpina/b5/first-drives/alpina-b5-biturbo-2018-uk-review. 2018-04-24. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
  2. ^ Alpina B5 Biturbo (2019) review: rare and bloody (good). [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/alpina/b5-biturbo/. 2019-03-29. Retrieved 2022-07-08.

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