What is the Alpina B5?
The Alpina B5 is based on the BMW 5 Series, an executive car. It has been offered in saloon and Touring estate forms across its generations. The estate adds luggage space, while both body styles bring Alpina’s own engineering and finishing to the 5 Series. Alpina grew from a business tuning BMWs into a recognised car manufacturer, developing its own versions of BMW models.
Generations and engines
The B5 generations covered here are E60, from 2010 to 2011; F10, from 2011 to 2016; and G30, from 2017 to 2024. Their related body codes are E60 and E61, F10 and F11, then G30 and G31, spanning saloon and estate forms.
EU versions from 2010 to 2021 use a 4.4-litre petrol engine. Listed power ranges from 373 kW (507 PS) to 447 kW (608 PS). The leading registration entries include 447 kW (608 PS) versions in 2018 and 2019, and a 373 kW (507 PS) version in 2011.
EU registrations
There were 1,665 EU registrations from 2010 to 2021. As a 5 Series-based Alpina, the B5 sits in the executive-car part of the range, with saloon and estate forms for different passenger and luggage needs.
Questions and answers
What is the Alpina B5 based on?
It is an Alpina version of the BMW 5 Series, offered in saloon and estate forms across its generations.
What engine and power figures are listed?
EU versions use a 4.4-litre petrol engine, with listed power from 373 kW (507 PS) to 447 kW (608 PS).
How many B5s were registered in the EU?
There were 1,665 EU registrations from 2010 to 2021.
