1988-1996 5 Series OverviewAlpina 5 Series Overview (1988 - 1996)
E34
Tech Specs Summary
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- 157 - 180 mph
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- 5.9 - 7.4 seconds
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- 251 - 355 BHP
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- 22.6 - 25.1 mpg
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- 1,540 - 1,725 kg
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- 450 - 460 L (Saloon)
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- 460 - 1,430 L (Estate)
This generation of the Alpina 5 Series (E34) was produced by the German manufacturer Alpina between 1988 - 1996. It's a front engined rear-wheel drive car and came as either a saloon or estate. There are four power levels available, ranging from a 251 BHP 3.4 L Inline 6 petrol engine to a 355 BHP 3.4 L Inline 6 Bi-Turbo petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and semi-trailing arm rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the 5 Series is the Alpina B10 4.6 which scores 2.9★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 335 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 209 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 171 mph and gets to 62 mph in 6.1 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Alpina B10 4.6 touring is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.4★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 429 miles and can store 460-1,430 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 650 kg and a braked towing capacity of 1,900 kg.