The Alpina 5 Series 3rd Gen was offered from 1988 – 1996 as a large-sedan / large-wagon. This generation spans 6 variants, with power ranging from 251 to 355 hp.
Performance Pick

Alpina 5 Series B10 Biturbo
355 hp · 0-60 in 5.7s · 18.8 mpg
Practicality Pick

Alpina 5 Series B10 4.6
335 hp · 0-60 in 5.9s · 20.9 mpg
large-sedanlarge-wagon

Tech Specs Summary
Top Speed157 – 180 mph
0-60 mph5.7 – 7.2 s
Power251 – 355 hp
Economy19 – 21 mpg
Weight3,395 – 3,803 lbs
Timeline
Production years of each variant — click a bar for full specs
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
Variants (6)
Large SedanGasolineAlpina1988–1992
5 Series
B10 3.5
$35,000 – $45,000
251
hp
5
seats
20.7
mpg
Large SedanGasolineAlpina1989–1994
5 Series
B10 Biturbo
$75,000 – $100,000
355
hp
5
seats
18.8
mpg
Large SedanGasolineAlpina1993–1995
5 Series
B10 4.0
$45,000 – $65,000
311
hp
5
seats
20.5
mpg
Large SedanGasolineAlpina1994–1996
5 Series
B10 4.6
$50,000 – $70,000
335
hp
5
seats
20.9
mpg
Large SedanGasolineAlpina1994–1995
5 Series
B10 4.0 touring
$75,000 – $100,000
311
hp
5
seats
19.9
mpg
Large WagonGasolineAlpina1995–1996
5 Series
B10 4.6 touring
$75,000 – $100,000
335
hp
5
seats
20.3
mpg
Alpina