2018 BMW Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo & BMW Alpina D5 S – Video

The latest 5-Series has spawned its Alpina B5 variant which once again sports a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8, 8-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. It’s also being offered once again in either sedan or wagon body styles.

Peak output matches the 600 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque of the previous B5’s Edition 50 model, though the lighter weight of the latest 5-Series’ CLAR platform should improve the performance and handling. Alpina quotes a 0-62 mph time of 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 205 mph.

Also meet the 2018 BMW Alpina D5 S. The Alpina is the ultimate 5 Series diesel powered by the turbocharged 3.0-liter straight-six engine from the 530d, 540d and 550d models.

 

 

The Alpina’s engine comes equipped with two-stage turbo charging and common rail high pressure direct injection, boosting output to 388 horsepower (285 kW) and 800 Nm of torque. The result is a 0-100 km/h sprint in just 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 286 km/h.