5 Series

Top Gear drives the ALPINA B5

Top Gear drives the ALPINA B5

The new BMW M5 is such an incredible, well-rounded car that it’s hard to fault. It has supercar-slaying speed, everyday ride comfort and usability and enough interior technology to keep any technophile happy. As an…

DS to create a BMW 5 Series competitor

BMW M5 vs ALPINA B5 -- Which Super-5 is best?

BMW M5 vs ALPINA B5 — Which Super-5 is best?

While BMW’s M Division and ALPINA have never really been rivals, comparing M cars and ALPINAs has always been something car journalists have done. Being that there are M and ALPINA versions of most BMW…

Video: BMW M550i vs BMW M550d Acceleration Test

Video: BMW M550i vs BMW M550d Acceleration Test

BMW’s M Performance division is helping the brand set new sales records. BMW conveniently includes the M Performance model in the same category as real M cars and therefore the sales recorded by the M…

Jeremy Clarkson drives the ALPINA B5 Touring

Jeremy Clarkson drives the ALPINA B5 Touring

Ever since my jaunt in an ALPINA B7 a few months ago, I’ve been under its spell. It was and is the most enjoyable four-door vehicle I’ve ever had the pleasure of driving. There’s only…