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2020 BMW M550i vs Alpina B5 by PistonHeads
2020 BMW M550i vs Alpina B5 review by PistonHeads.
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11-16-2020, 01:02 PM | #3 |
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^^Agree
was hoping it was going to be vs the M5. Does that video exist yet? that alpina display looks sharp, but the headlights already make it look a little dated.
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I like the pre-LCI front better, IŽd take the B5 any day.
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I'd keep the new M550i all day. This B5 is over 130K USD when new btw. Personally think the standard M550i looks better but that's me.. maybe biased since I have one on order. 😀
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I do love the classiness of an Alpina. In touring form especially the B5 is quite a looker.
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I sense this will be an unpopular opinion, but I think the Alpina body kit looks a bit dated on the G30. I know it’s their signature look (and I have loved pretty much every Alpina car in the past), but it’s like the car designs have moved on and the Alpina body kits haven’t.
With some care, I think they could make their cars look a little more modern without losing their identity. Looks aren’t everything though obviously. I haven’t been lucky enough to drive one yet. |
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I'd happily trade 2/3rds of my liver if someone could smuggle a B5 Touring into the US for me.
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That green is a fantastic colour. It looks much better than the silver one in the vid I think.
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I can't really understand the Alpina.
What's so premium with a standard 5-series with some cheap add-ons (front lip/splitter), or the cheap decals that were used back in the 80s? I'm sure if any forum member saw that lip on ebay they wouldn't dare adding it to their car. Sure there is a v8, but that's almost the same as in the M550 with some tweaks. Oh and let's not forget the huge price difference between this and M550. The M550 though is an amazing package with all the comfort one could ask for such as comfort seats with high quality Merino/Nappa leather, great suspension and the M-sport package. As far as I know, most people here on the forum opt for M-sport package because it adds so much more of the BMW sporty attributes. The way I see it M550 is the best saloon out there for anyone who wants a great V8 sub M5 level. I'm honestly interested in knowing what draws your attention to the Alpina, because I haven't understood it for the last 15 years. |
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Well, you can get it in green - and as a Touring
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interesting. enjoyed that, thanks for finding and posting!
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Alpina has a legendary racing heritage, far more illustrious than BMWs M-Division, and they incorporate that into their builds with various engine and suspension tuning. It's crazy to me how people will pass judgment on a car they have never even sat in, let alone driven spiritedly.
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There's also a 7 series in green rolling around too.
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