Otto's BMW
660 Hunt Club Road, Ottawa, ON, K1V 1C1

Comparing the 2023 BMW 8 Series ALPINA B8 xDrive vs 2025 BMW 5 Series 550e xDrive

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2023 BMW 8 Series ALPINA B8 xDrive

MSRP starting at:

165,380

ALPINA B8 xDrive All Wheel Drive
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2025 BMW 5 Series 550e xDrive

MSRP starting at:

86,755

550e xDrive All Wheel Drive
 
Overview
Base MSRP $165,380 $86,755
EPA Classification Midsize Cars Midsize Cars
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 14.1
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 9.9
Engine Type Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8 Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6
Displacement 4.4 L/268 3.0 L/183
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 612 @ 5500 483
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 590 @ 2000 516
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification Midsize Cars Midsize Cars
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 14.1 L/100 km L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 9.9 L/100 km L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 14.1 L/100 km L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 9.9 L/100 km L/100 km
Engine Order Code
Engine Type Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8 Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6
Displacement 4.4 L/268 3.0 L/183
Fuel System Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 612 @ 5500 483
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 590 @ 2000 516
Trans Order Code 2TE
Trans Type 8 8
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) 5.00 4.71
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 3.20 3.14
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 2.14 2.11
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.72 1.67
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.31 1.28
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00 1.00
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.48 3.32
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 2.81
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
Front Head Room (in) 39.1
Front Leg Room (in) 43.2
Front Shoulder Room (in) 57.2
Front Hip Room (in)
Second Head Room (in) 37
Second Leg Room (in) 36.6
Mechanical
ABS Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard
Locking/Limited Slip Differential Standard N/A
All Wheel Drive Standard Standard
8 Cylinder Engine Standard N/A
Turbocharged Standard Standard
Gasoline Fuel Standard N/A
Power Steering Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels (Option) Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard
A/T Standard Standard
Active Suspension Standard N/A
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard
8-Speed A/T Standard Standard
Straight 6 Cylinder Engine N/A Standard
Air Suspension N/A Standard
Active Suspension (Option) N/A Standard
All Wheel Steering (Option) N/A Standard
Plug-In Electric/Gas N/A Standard
Exterior
Generic Sun/Moonroof Standard Standard
Sun/Moonroof Standard Standard
Panoramic Roof Standard N/A
Dual Moonroof Standard N/A
Tires - Front Performance (Option) Standard Standard
Tires - Front Performance Standard Standard
Tires - Rear Performance (Option) Standard Standard
Tires - Rear Performance Standard Standard
Generic Sun/Moonroof (Option) N/A Standard
Sun/Moonroof (Option) N/A Standard
Panoramic Roof (Option) N/A Standard
Interior
Climate Control Standard Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Standard
A/C Standard Standard
Rear A/C Standard N/A
Security System Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard
Floor Mats Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard Standard
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard
Navigation System Standard Standard
Power Driver Seat Standard Standard
Power Passenger Seat Standard Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard
Leather Seats (Option) Standard Standard
Bucket Seats Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Premium Sound System (Option) Standard Standard
Premium Sound System Standard Standard
Rear Bucket Seats Standard N/A
Satellite Radio Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) (Option) Standard Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard
Immobilizer Standard Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim (Option) Standard Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim Standard N/A
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror Standard Standard
Mirror Memory Standard Standard
Driver Adjustable Lumbar Standard Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar Standard Standard
Seat Memory Standard Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Trip Computer Standard Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener (Option) Standard Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard
Telematics Standard Standard
Remote Engine Start Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Standard Standard
Keyless Start Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s) Standard N/A
Cooled Front Seat(s) (Option) Standard Standard
Power Folding Mirrors Standard Standard
Heads-Up Display Standard N/A
HD Radio Standard Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Standard N/A
Hands-Free Liftgate Standard N/A
Automatic Parking Standard Standard
Heated Steering Wheel Standard Standard
WiFi Hotspot Standard N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control Standard N/A
Smart Device Integration Standard Standard
Aerial View Display System Standard N/A
LED Headlights (Option) Standard Standard
LED Headlights Standard Standard
Requires Subscription Standard Standard
Cruise Control Steering Assist Standard N/A
Climate Control (Option) N/A Standard
Multi-Zone A/C (Option) N/A Standard
A/C (Option) N/A Standard
Rear A/C (Option) N/A Standard
Keyless Entry (Option) N/A Standard
Power Door Locks (Option) N/A Standard
Power Driver Seat (Option) N/A Standard
Power Passenger Seat (Option) N/A Standard
Bucket Seats (Option) N/A Standard
Driver Adjustable Lumbar (Option) N/A Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar (Option) N/A Standard
Seat Memory (Option) N/A Standard
Remote Trunk Release (Option) N/A Standard
Keyless Start (Option) N/A Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s) (Option) N/A Standard
Heads-Up Display (Option) N/A Standard
Rear Bench Seat N/A Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats (Option) N/A Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats N/A Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate (Option) N/A Standard
Automatic Parking (Option) N/A Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control (Option) N/A Standard
Aerial View Display System (Option) N/A Standard
Cruise Control Steering Assist (Option) N/A Standard
Remote Parking System (Option) N/A Standard
Safety
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors Standard Standard
Stability Control Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard
Blind Spot Monitor Standard Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling Standard Standard
Lane Departure Warning Standard Standard
Lane Keeping Assist Standard N/A
Front Collision Mitigation Standard Standard
Automatic Highbeams Standard N/A
Driver Monitoring Standard N/A
Evasion Assist Standard Standard
Rear Collision Mitigation Standard Standard
Lane Departure Warning (Option) N/A Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert N/A Standard
Lane Keeping Assist (Option) N/A Standard
Automatic Highbeams (Option) N/A Standard
Driver Monitoring (Option) N/A Standard
Evasion Assist (Option) N/A Standard
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