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Alpina B5 Touring Switchtronic

General information

ModelAlpina B5 Touring Switchtronic
Year2008
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating62.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4396 ccm (268.24 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving12.4 litres/100 km (18.97 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4396 ccm (268.24 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power500.00 PS (368 kW or 493 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque700.00 Nm (71.4 kgf-m or 516.3 ft.lbs) at 4250 Rev. per min.
Compression9.0:1
Bore x stroke92.0 x 82.7 mm (3.6 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed300.0 km/h (186.4 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)4.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2762 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCombi
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space5680 litres (1,501 gallons)
Cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)
Optional cargo space1650 litres (436 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1810 kg (3,990.4 pounds)
Max weight with load2350 kg (5,180.9 pounds)
Towing weight2000 kg (4,409.2 pounds)
Overall length4850 mm (190.9 inches)
Overall width1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Overall height1500 mm (59.1 inches)
Wheelbase2890 mm (113.8 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR92930
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