Alpina review

Alpina D5 S

The latest executive express from the masters of fast diesels is a fabulous machine, but the current it's swimming against is very strong

From £73,8668

Alpina B5

Alpina has turned its hand to fine-tuning the already impressive 5 Series and created a pair of 600bhp behemoths, giving BMW a trio that will concern its rivals

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Alpina B5 Edition 50 2015-2016

Anniversary edition of Alpina's hot 5 Series gets 591bhp and can hit 204mph. Is it now a match for a Panamera Turbo?

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Alpina XD3

Alpina's fast-but-frugal SUV gets a mid-life refresh with styling tweaks and an even more comfortable chassis set-up. Is the overall package still strong?

From £56,4509

Alpina D4 Biturbo

Hot sleek diesel offers the potential of 0-60mph in 4.6sec and 53.3mpg economy

From £52,0009

Alpina B4 Biturbo

Alpina’s most direct swipe at a BMW M car yet produces an almost entirely convincing result

From £63,0008

Alpina D3 Biturbo

The Alpina D3 is perhaps the most desirable saloon car yet in the 'real world'

From £48,00010

Alpina B3 Biturbo

Niche manufacturer Alpina serves up its take on a fast, six-pot 3 Series

From £51,3509

Alpina XD3 Biturbo 2011-2014

The Alpina XD3 Biturbo is judged to perfection; fast, rewarding and no less versatile than any BMW X3

From £54,9509

Alpina B6 Biturbo

Niche car maker goes large with its repurposed twin-turbo V8 6 Series

From £96,9508

Alpina B3 GT3 2011-2013

Race-bred limited edition coaxes the B3’s full potential out into the open. Fast, focused and a whole lot of fun

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Alpina D5 2011-2016

In its own way, the Alpina D5 feels every bit as monstrous as what’s on offer in the latest BMW M5

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Alpina B7 2009-2015

The Alpina B7 super-luxobarge makes a modicum of sense on Germany's derestricted autobahns, but not for the UK

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Alpina B3 2007-2013

The Alpina B3 is a hugely appealing alternative for those seeking a hot 3-series with a difference. But is it better than an M3?

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Alpina B5 2011-2016

The Alpina B5 is very quick, but it is let down by uninvolving driving dynamics

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