The power of the 530-horsepower bi-turbo V8 4.4 has been increased to 621 hp. In addition, Alpina engineers changed the settings of the 8-speed automatic transmission, which received the designation Alpina Switch-Tronic.
Also, the "Fives" from Alpina received a recalibrated xDrive all-wheel drive system and a lowered Alpina Sport Suspension with electronically controlled shock absorbers, as well as active stabilizers.
The Alpina B5 sedan takes 3.4 seconds to accelerate to 100 km/h, while the wagon takes 3.6 seconds. The top speed of the "charged" models is 330 and 322 km/h respectively.
The price of the Alpina B5 sedan starts at 117,700 euros, while the wagon will cost exactly three thousand more. 120,700 euros.
