The Alpina B5 Biturbo Touring is the fastest estate car in the world with a top speed of 322km/h, and with discrete styling does that make it the ultimate sleeper? Join me to take a look and a test drive during the Alpina Drive Day to see what it's all about.
It's rather unattractive and significantly slower than a ludi Tesla S. And archaic by comparison too. But I guess you only talk about the brands who pay you to do so.
@@DanFrederiksen You can't compare a Model S and an Alpina B5, two very different cars. Tesla might be quicker 0-150 or 200 kph, but there is no Tesla that can go 322 kph. Different purposes of both cars and I'm pretty shure that cosmetic wise, 70% of shmees viewers find an Alpina B5 more attractive than a boring Tesla Model S
Choosing between an Audi RS6 and this, I think I would opt for the BMW. I love the colour combination as well. The brown leather with the green.. I love it! The subtle differences between an Alpina and a regular BMW are really up my street. Basically the more discrete M5 estate that BMW doesn’t make.
@@Shmee150 Fair enough. The new RS6 will probably be great as well. But I must admit I'm more of a BMW guy than an Audi guy. Would love to see a comparison in due course though!
I always thought Alpinas were a James May type of car and Mercedes a Jeremy Clarkson car but neither thought much of AUDIs. I tried an RS6 and bought an M5T. The RS6 was a disappointment and the M5 a painful wallet experience, but it puts a wide grin on my face every time I drive it.
Please bring this to the US! Love my X5M, but would take this over it any day to get lower to ground without losing practicality. What a beautiful car Alpina!
Alpina are very understated, yet are outrageously fast! Not a massive fan of the colour however I know it’ll have the capability to take out a lot of sports cars! You should do more Alpina content shmee! 👍🏻
Instead of using the track where you picked the car up, you decided to take it out and cruise along like a grandma. Not even a 0-100 pull. Man, that´s the way to test a 600HP car... ^^
@@rare6499 it's a comfortable and fast long distance car. The fast part could have been checked at the track. Not in a hitting the curbs way, but in a going at least 200 once way. What he did was not worthy of a 600HP car.
@@rare6499 are you actually making up stuff to find reasons for his pretty lame test? Well... okay, that's not weird at all 🤷🏼♂️ At the end of the day this hole video was pretty empty and didn't feature the main point of a 600HP car.
Stefan Schäfer eh? The B4S press drives were in the last couple of weeks. Perhaps that’s the reason why they were at the track. I’m not making up reasons at all mate I’m just suggesting perhaps the B5 wasn’t intended to be on the track at all. No one who buys a B5 estate gives a damn about it ok the track anyway. It is a road car 100%
I have seen one of these tonight in Rothenburg ob Tauber and it sounded wonderful...no pops and bangs, just a quiet and purposeful deep chested burble. Understated...but very effective. I think you need one Tim...forget gaudy...go subtle!😎😎
Actually Alpinas are built from scratch in the BMW factory. They don't just take a fully equipped BMW and tune/modify it. Thats what makes them different from for example Brabus. And thats also why Alpina is considered a car manufacturer, not tuner.
I was in class yesterday reading a report from my phone then accidentally tapped mr shmees video and gues what "" "hey guys am shmee 😂 eveyone in the class was like wow
lovely station wagon eh #Shquad bless up from the Chilcotin everyone, hopefully the gift of the day smiles kindly upon you all and thanks Tim for taking us along for the ride, always appreciate a good estate and this buggy does hustle eh, see you all soon! 8^)
The drama is in the lack of drama!😂 Wafting at speed is in my mind the ultimate. Getting to your destination fresh and exhilarated. An excellent music system is an absolute must as this adds to the whole experience. I had the D3 Touring very capable however it was noisy as the tires are wide and the cabin is not insulated in the five series class.
Great overview Tim (always enjoy your detailed reviews) whilst prefer Mercs usually as a daily driver, the Alpina B5 Biturbo Touring is very compelling and practical too! Worth considering!
Great car, I had the B3 and was super happy. Only point I miss, the sound when I want it. A little bit more sound in Sport+ would be awesome. I know it is not the intent of an alpina but, for me a little bit more when I want would be great
I have an F10 D5 with an emmision delete and remap fuel pump upgrade to 420 hp & 680lbs. Can reach 300kph & 60+ mpg on the highway. Comfortable handling with good steering feel and driver involvement. Unlike newer BMW's.
At 12:40 you talk about speed limit recognition. As far as I knew that’s done via radio signal transmitters at the back of the sign. That’s why it’s sometimes “wrong”, it for example picks up the signal from an adjacent sign or a sign on a parallel road. No cameras involved afaik. Other than that, excellent review, keep up the good work!
Rui Marques they have different targets .. the rs6 is crazy aggressive and for people who want to feel young .. this is 50+ years territory as well as the e63 but who buys an e 63 anyway 😅
The Alpina B5 Biturbo Touring is the fastest estate car in the world with a top speed of 322km/h, and with discrete styling does that make it the ultimate sleeper? Join me to take a look and a test drive during the Alpina Drive Day to see what it's all about.
It's rather unattractive and significantly slower than a ludi Tesla S. And archaic by comparison too. But I guess you only talk about the brands who pay you to do so.
+Ahmed Yes, it is actually
Shmee150 it’s a sleeper all right, Shmee! ;)
@@DanFrederiksen You can't compare a Model S and an Alpina B5, two very different cars. Tesla might be quicker 0-150 or 200 kph, but there is no Tesla that can go 322 kph. Different purposes of both cars and I'm pretty shure that cosmetic wise, 70% of shmees viewers find an Alpina B5 more attractive than a boring Tesla Model S
Audi RS6 estate does 208 mph shmee
Oh come on. This car is the ultimate dad car and I love it very much.
"Dad car" Thats just perfect 😁👍👍
Dad cars are like dad jokes - you don’t want to love them but you do
I'd definitely drive a sleeper estate model B5
I agree with all of you! So let's hear a dad joke & don't say "pull my finger".
What a car, cooler than most sports/supercars, imo
alpinas are so cool , thanks for making a video about them
*RIP Niki Lauda* It was fitting that you were in Austria for this video. The country of Lauda himself 🇦🇹
RIP to the legend
Come to latvia
He actually lived 5 minutes from there in Hof
And he also raced ALPINA’s back in the days!
Lauda actually drove alpina racecars before his F1 career.
This was probably my favourite car at the Geneva show this year, every time I passed I stopped and looked at it, especially in that green.
I don't like the rear Alpina badges, they are too big and not very well placed.
R.A look like Halfords letters
yep. Would take no badge option and get something like 518d sticker badge instead, just to make it more ridiculous ;)
R.A Totally agree, that just ruined the car
That's always been my gripe with them too!
@@infirmux exactly, if someone knows a bit of engines and reads ALPINA B5 BITURBO no sleeper anymore lol
Alpina always does a BMW in an absolutely tasteful way. Killer looks and performance to follow
Best single car garage in the world.
Choosing between an Audi RS6 and this, I think I would opt for the BMW. I love the colour combination as well. The brown leather with the green.. I love it! The subtle differences between an Alpina and a regular BMW are really up my street. Basically the more discrete M5 estate that BMW doesn’t make.
Nice summary, although until there's a new RS6 I wouldn't think the current one is really a competitor
@@Shmee150 Fair enough. The new RS6 will probably be great as well. But I must admit I'm more of a BMW guy than an Audi guy. Would love to see a comparison in due course though!
alpina will be probably a lot nicer to drive than the audi. But both are very cool cars
I always thought Alpinas were a James May type of car and Mercedes a Jeremy Clarkson car but neither thought much of AUDIs. I tried an RS6 and bought an M5T. The RS6 was a disappointment and the M5 a painful wallet experience, but it puts a wide grin on my face every time I drive it.
Hey Tim, would you pick the B5 over an M5? Would love to hear your answer. #shquad
or a B5 over an RS6?
You can’t beat the look of estate cars. Simply superb.
Please bring this to the US! Love my X5M, but would take this over it any day to get lower to ground without losing practicality. What a beautiful car Alpina!
I mean, what stopping you from a normal 5 series estate?
McMuffinFluffin they aren’t sold in the US
@@TheDatpussy USA doesnt get that I believe
Personally for me, I'd take Alpina over classic BMW any day.
Id take classic alpina E34 bi-turbo over new B5 any day. back in the day when alpina had balls to make fastest SEDAN in the world.
DuBstep115 the e34 alpina been my phone lock screen for years nicest bmw ever made
@@No1reallydies A man of culture I see, my own personal favorite is E28 Hartge H5S
5:48 Comfort+ - my 2013 F11 has it too (EcoPro, Comfort, Comfort+, Sport, Sport+). I think you get it with Adaptive Damping.
Wanted so say the same. Nothing spectacular, that only comes with an Alpina B5.
front engine and rear wheel drive, it is perfect, my LADA!
Didn't he say it was awd?
@@mojo6112 yes he did.it`s awd not a rear wheel drive
Alpina are very understated, yet are outrageously fast! Not a massive fan of the colour however I know it’ll have the capability to take out a lot of sports cars!
You should do more Alpina content shmee! 👍🏻
Instead of using the track where you picked the car up, you decided to take it out and cruise along like a grandma. Not even a 0-100 pull. Man, that´s the way to test a 600HP car... ^^
To be fair it really isn’t a track car at all.
@@rare6499 it's a comfortable and fast long distance car. The fast part could have been checked at the track. Not in a hitting the curbs way, but in a going at least 200 once way. What he did was not worthy of a 600HP car.
Stefan Schäfer probably not his fault. Perhaps something else was happening at the track and the B5 was a support car.
@@rare6499 are you actually making up stuff to find reasons for his pretty lame test? Well... okay, that's not weird at all 🤷🏼♂️
At the end of the day this hole video was pretty empty and didn't feature the main point of a 600HP car.
Stefan Schäfer eh? The B4S press drives were in the last couple of weeks. Perhaps that’s the reason why they were at the track. I’m not making up reasons at all mate I’m just suggesting perhaps the B5 wasn’t intended to be on the track at all. No one who buys a B5 estate gives a damn about it ok the track anyway. It is a road car 100%
Love the subtle exterior and luxurious interior. Wish we got more Alpina options in the US. Beautiful car!
Beautiful. Love the green with that interior. Thanks!
What a sick looking car. 6:04 bothers me on ALPINA as it moves center/middle text alignment though, like why.
What are you talking about
I have seen one of these tonight in Rothenburg ob Tauber and it sounded wonderful...no pops and bangs, just a quiet and purposeful deep chested burble. Understated...but very effective. I think you need one Tim...forget gaudy...go subtle!😎😎
This surely is one of my favorite cars in production
Oh this is absolutely beautiful! Stately yet fierce. And those typical rims that still look so so good.
Alpina takes perfekt Cars and makes them even better. BMW 💪 ///M-Power
Actually Alpinas are built from scratch in the BMW factory. They don't just take a fully equipped BMW and tune/modify it.
Thats what makes them different from for example Brabus. And thats also why Alpina is considered a car manufacturer, not tuner.
What is it with BMW fanboys and RUclips comments?
@@alexlam24 psst... i actually not a BMW guy, I just want likes ;)
@@neb4587 mostly on the (X)7-series
BMW M has nothing to do with the Alpina cars. The engine ISN'T the same as in the M5.
Never thought about keeping a vehicle all my life until I saw this. One day I'll get it
That's the fastest opening and closing automatic tailgate I have ever seen! I would love to find out that Alpina had upgraded those motors too, haha.
Man I love that color combo that dark green with the brown
Love Alpina for their elegance and luxury while being very fast
I normally don’t like estate cars but this is beautiful 🥵😍😍
Everybody talking about the Alpina but i'm all about the Alpine A110 in the parking lot
Cool, graceful and super rare. An Alpina is everything an AMG could never be.
Maybe closer to Brabus?
This car is so lovely in green, I like her look of estate, a monster in a glove of silk ! Sorry for my english.
I was in class yesterday reading a report from my phone then accidentally tapped mr shmees video and gues what "" "hey guys am shmee 😂 eveyone in the class was like wow
Austria is such a beautiful place.....Always wanted to go and settle there.
The hills are alive with the sound of music
love this B5 Touring, de-badged though.
What a beautiful car!!!
Alpinas are such cool cars.. I really hope I'll, one day, own one.
Four advertisements in eighteen minutes whilst viewing this!, still worth it though. Thanks Mr Shmee...
lovely station wagon eh #Shquad
bless up from the Chilcotin everyone,
hopefully the gift of the day smiles kindly upon you all and thanks Tim for taking us along for the ride,
always appreciate a good estate and this buggy does hustle eh,
see you all soon!
8^)
The drama is in the lack of drama!😂
Wafting at speed is in my mind the ultimate. Getting to your destination fresh and exhilarated. An excellent music system is an absolute must as this adds to the whole experience.
I had the D3 Touring very capable however it was noisy as the tires are wide and the cabin is not insulated in the five series class.
It's only fair now to have some BRABUS action!
Ultimate sleeper car ❤️
Insane car! But the old man spec doesn't do it any favours. The blue exterior with a black interior would look exquisite
I absolutely love Alpina cars!
Wow that is some beautiful scenery you were driving through.
Dream car in green! Amazing...
much love from Pakistan .love your hard work you put through the videos you make.love your contents.
Thanks for the support
I would move to Europe just to have this car! 😍😍😍
The perfect family vehicle. No need for a top heavy SUV. Very nice indeed...
Very cool. You should definitely get one in green. I have only seen one or two in my whole life on the streets, but always freak out when I do
THE ultimate car for me. Only question is what colours to choose inside and out.
Oh boy this is giving me the feeling down there. What a stunning idea for a car. Would buy.
Great overview Tim (always enjoy your detailed reviews) whilst prefer Mercs usually as a daily driver, the Alpina B5 Biturbo Touring is very compelling and practical too! Worth considering!
Damn thats a nice car. Bmw have to make a M5 touring💪💪
i saw this exact car yesterday. Sounds insane in real life
Great car, I had the B3 and was super happy. Only point I miss, the sound when I want it. A little bit more sound in Sport+ would be awesome. I know it is not the intent of an alpina but, for me a little bit more when I want would be great
Finally a powerful car that doesn't look like a training shoe.
I have an F10 D5 with an emmision delete and remap fuel pump upgrade to 420 hp & 680lbs. Can reach 300kph & 60+ mpg on the highway. Comfortable handling with good steering feel and driver involvement. Unlike newer BMW's.
Although the Alpina wheels have always been something special........can't beat the look those Alpina wheels give a BMW LOL
Simply The Most Beautiful estate Money can buy
At 12:40 you talk about speed limit recognition. As far as I knew that’s done via radio signal transmitters at the back of the sign. That’s why it’s sometimes “wrong”, it for example picks up the signal from an adjacent sign or a sign on a parallel road. No cameras involved afaik. Other than that, excellent review, keep up the good work!
5series with comfort of a 7series and performance of M5 and luxury pedigree 👌
I wonder how the rear end would look without the ALPINA text, and swapping the rear BMW badge for the alpina logo.
I wish this was available in the states this is gorgeous
Amazing car, very practical
Alpina. Excellent!
I bet Joe Achilles is super jealous. Alpina are simply outstanding.
That is a beautiful freaking Estate.
Thanks for showing this Awesome car
Definitely suits Shmee - a connoisseur's choice.
Why do English people spell connoisseur that way when it's spelt connaisseur in French?
Internet search says French updated it to fit their language better.
@@richardbaker696 well thanks! I learned something today
Beautiful car. Alpina are such a cool brand.
Panamera turbo e hybrid gets close at around 310 and this is a great car but I love Porsche and the looks of the panamera estate
This is for cursing. Panamera is for driving.
mohammad zohorul damnit
mohammad zohorul panamera is very much a luxury machine with super car capabilities
Excellent review as ever, Shmee!!!👍... Can you please review the BMW Alpina B7?🙏
Yes please
Love it. Dark green for me, danke shon !
So much nicer than an RS6 or an E63.
Rui Marques they have different targets .. the rs6 is crazy aggressive and for people who want to feel young .. this is 50+ years territory as well as the e63 but who buys an e 63 anyway 😅
Wonderful car, although I'd personally take it in the saloon form.
I really like this for some reason
The thinking mans car! Interesting... Cheers.
Now that's a proper car 😎👌
More Alpinas please!!
Get it debadged and it’s perfect - very very cool.
Fantastic Car 👍
I love Alpina they bring us basically the M5 Touring witch we haven't at some generations of the M5 the last one and the only one was the e61
Keep up the great work shmee
I love it!
Superb Bro
That BMW Wagon is really cool car
That's a freaking dream.
Damn, that spec is lovely
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i love the choice of your cars ..
the best channel for cars on you tube ! shmee😇
I live Right next to the salzburgring, cool to See you driving around on my road to work 🤣
Dream car!
Hi guys I'm shpunking on your mom, good morning, tell your mom she could've been better and welcome back to the channel...
Alpina! Please sell this model in the US! I will be among the first 10 people to buy!!
I'm in love 😍
We own one, it is a beast😎
Yiss! Love this car
Superb vehicle
I think that this car is definicion of future luxury Shmeemobil