The Alpina B5 in this restyled second-generation form is a discreet high-performance luxury car, offered as a Sedan and an Estate 5-door for drivers who want long-distance speed without shouting about it.
Every Alpina B5 engine here is gasoline and turbocharged, tuned for deep mid-range pull rather than a high-revving peak, so overtaking happens on a light throttle. The powertrain pairs with a smooth automatic transmission, and the drivetrain is calibrated for relaxed cruising as readily as rapid progress.