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    2018 Alpina B5

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    $210,000 excl. on-roads

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    Safety Rating

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    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    10.5 / 100km

    About the Alpina B5

    Last updated Sep 28, 2025

    The new Alpina B5 is a Large Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $210,000 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $239,900 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the B5 available in Australia.

    The Alpina B5 is only available with an null motor that produces 447kW and 800Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    See Alpina B5 models from other years

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    Power to Weight
    221.84 kW/t
    76.74 kW/t
    221.95 kW/t
    Boot Space
    530 litres
    450 litres
    565 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    10.5 L/100km
    4.2 L/100km
    11.3 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    629 - 648 km
    584 km
    1,738 km
    Price
    $210,000 - $239,900
    $74,838
    $371,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

    2018 Alpina B5 Price

    *excl. on-roads

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    2018 Alpina B5 Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 16
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • Speaker Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Speaker Subwoofer
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Radio
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System In-dash Dvd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Touch Screen
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Platform Code: G30
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 221.84
    • Convenience
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Automatic Door Closing Side Doors
      • Back Of Front Seats Entertainment Display Screen: Back Of Front Seats
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Cruise Control Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
      • Digital Television Entertainment Display Screen - Back Of Front Seats
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Stability Control
      • Driver Modes Includes Steering
      • Driver Modes Includes Suspension
      • Driver Modes Includes Traction Control
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Dvd Entertainment Display Screen
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Size: 10.3
      • Front Tv Entertainment Display Screen
      • Front Touch Entertainment Display Screen
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Memorized Steering Wheel Position
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 10.3
      • Navigational Systems Traffic Info
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Full Automatic Parking
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
      • Parking Distance System Side Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
      • Remote Hvac Control Includes Key
      • Remote Hvac Control Includes Phone
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Tv Entertainment Display Screen - Back Of Front Seats
      • Telematics Advanced Auto Collision Notification
      • Telematics Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
      • Telematics Tracker System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Iso
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 530
      • Front Track (mm): 1611
      • Overall Height (mm): 1466
      • Overall Length (mm): 4956
      • Overall Width (mm): 1868
      • Rear Track (mm): 1596
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2975
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 89.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 240
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
      • Engine (l): 4.4
      • Engine (cc): 4395
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Cylinders: 8
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 88.3
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 68
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 98
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Location: ?
      • Display Screen Size (in): 12.3
      • Instrument Cluster Head Up Display
      • Number Of Display Screens: 2
      • Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
      • Touch Screen Display
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Handbrake Grip: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood & Leather
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Active High Beam
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Metallic
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 648
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 10.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 9.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 12.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 14.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 6.7
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 10.5
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 3.5
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 330
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 205
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 608
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 447
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 800
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5750
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Active Seatback Front Location: Front
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Activates Seat Belts
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Anti Collision System Minimum Speed To Activate (km/h): 10
      • Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering
      • Number Of Airbags: 6
      • Overtaking Sensor Manufacturer Name: Lane Change Warning
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 9
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Driver Front Seat Ventilated
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Heated
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Ski Hatch
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 9
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Ventilated
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Variable Distance Period
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Variable Rack
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Active Differential Rear Location: Rear
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
      • Transmission Code: Zf 8hp75
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Gearchange Paddles
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 8
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 4
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Fragrance Diffuser
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Blind Location: Rear
      • Rear Blind Type: Electric
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Side Blind Location: Side
      • Side Blind Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2470
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 2015
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 4442
      • Kerb Weight Includes Driver
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2015
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1972
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 97
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 10.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 101
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 30
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 295
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    2018 Alpina B5 Dimensions

    1466mm
    1868mm
    4956mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2018 Alpina B5 Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20202000Kg2000Kg
    20192000Kg2000Kg
    20182000Kg2000Kg
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    2018 Alpina B5 Fuel Economy

    There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the Alpina B5

    The most fuel efficient Alpina B5 is the Base with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4.4L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 10.5L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Alpina B5Fuel TypeCombined
    4.4L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded10.5 L/100km
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    Alpina B5 FAQs

    The cheapest Alpina B5 is the Base that starts from $210,000.

    The most expensive Alpina B5 is the Base that starts from $239,900.

    The best towing capacity of a Alpina B5 is offered by the Base which can tow 2000 kg

    The largest Alpina B5 is the Base which measures 1868mm wide, 4956mm in length and sits 1466mm tall.

    The most powerful Alpina B5 is the Base which has 447kW of power from its 4.4L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.

    The Alpina B5 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Alpina B5 is the Base which weighs 2470 kg (kerb weight).

    The Alpina B5 uses Premium Unleaded.

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