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 hp
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- 18.8 - 20.9 mpg
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- 3,395 - 3,803 lbs
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- 15.9 - 16.2 ft3 (Sedan)
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- 16.2 - 50.5 ft3 (Wagon)
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 sedan or wagon. There are four power levels available, ranging from a 251 hp 3.4 L Inline 6 gasoline engine to a 355 hp 3.4 L Inline 6 Bi-Turbo gasoline 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 hp and a power/weight ratio of 10.56 lb/hp 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 16.2-50.5 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,433 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 4,189 lbs.