Bmw Alpina B5 Wagon
A week of motorway, suburban and city driving was an effortless experience, with the B5 delivering the perfect blend of polish and performance.
Engine specs for the B5 make for impressive reading, and they're headlined by a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 powerplant producing 447kW of power and 800Nm of torque. Comparisons with the M5 reveal that while the B5 produces 50Nm more torque, it doesn't arrive until 3000rpm while the M5's is all there from 1800rpm.
The B5's secret recipe for its supercar-like performance figures lie with the car's all-wheel-drive system, new twin turbochargers and intercoolers, and reconfigured air intake and exhaust system.
A week of motorway, suburban and city driving was an effortless experience. (image: Dan Pugh)
It's on the motorway where this car truly shines, comfortably sitting north of 100km/h (but not too far north, officer), with plenty left to propel us forward in absolute comfort and luxury. The on-ramps provided a useful runway to test the acceleration from slow and mid-range speeds.
Comfort and Sport driving modes proved equally satisfying, with Comfort requiring a more purposeful prod of the right pedal. Sport mode elicits a more immediate response, pushing you back into the leather seats as a low-level growl from that quad exhaust enters the cabin.
Acceleration to 100km/h is fast yet refined, but without a booming exhaust soundtrack, it somehow feels a little subdued. It didn't stop my stupid grin, though.
It's has a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 powerplant producing 447kW of power and 800Nm of torque. (image: Dan Pugh)
The eight-speed ZF automatic transmission was smooth and snappy and did an exceptional job in helping this car achieve a level of driving refinement, particularly when pushed. The B-roads surrounding the motorway did little to upset handling either, easily despatching corners with confidence thanks in part to the super-sticky Pirelli tyres.
For drivers more likely to be piloting the B5 around the 'burbs, it offers plenty as a daily driver with the suspension set up ensuring a comfortable and rewarding drive at lower speeds.
We covered around 435km over the week in Comfort and Sport modes with the trip computer displaying a fuel consumption reading of 11.3L/100km. Only slightly above the claimed combined figure of 10.9L/100km.
Source: https://www.carsguide.com.au/family/alpina-b5-touring-78818
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