2009-2017 5 Series OverviewAlpina 5 Series Overview (2009 - 2017)
F10 / F11
Tech Specs Summary
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- 171 - 204 mph
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- 4.2 - 5.3 seconds
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- 345 - 592 BHP
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- 25.9 - 47.9 mpg
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- 1,920 - 2,065 kg
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- 520 L (Saloon)
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- 560 - 1,670 L (Estate)
This generation of the Alpina 5 Series (F10 / F11) was produced by the German manufacturer Alpina between 2009 - 2017. It's a front engined rear-wheel drive car and came as either a saloon or estate. There are four power levels available from either a 3 L Inline 6 Bi-Turbo diesel engine or 4.4 L V8 Bi-Turbo petrol engine. It has double wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the 5 Series is the Alpina B5 Biturbo which scores 3.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 592 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 297 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 204 mph and gets to 62 mph in 4.2 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Alpina D5 Biturbo Touring is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 702 miles and can store 560-1,670 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 750 kg and a braked towing capacity of 2,000 kg.