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BMW Alpina D5 S B5 4.4 Bi Turbo 4dr Switch-Tronic AWD Review

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BMW ALPINA

5 SERIES

B5 4.4 Bi Turbo 4dr Switch-Tronic AWD

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Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors

Enhanced bluetooth with wireless charging

Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation

Front comfort seats with electric seat adjustment and memory

Electric rear windscreen and rear side windows sunblinds

Lavalina leather upholstery 1 pack - B5/D5

Lavalina leather upholstery 2 pack - B5/D5

BMW Alpina D5 S

Stunning performance, but feels too much like a regular BMW 5 Series

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Plush ride and the ability to cruise in near-silence </li> <li>Powerful and efficient engine</li> <li>Space for passengers to stretch out in the rear seats</li> <li>Exquisite materials and build quality</li> <li>Endless luxuries on the options list</li> <li>Sensible fuel and tax bills</li></ul>

<p>If you’re in the market for a luxury car, you’ll be after a sumptuous interior, a ride that can soak up the worst of the UK’s pockmarked roads and supreme refinement that allows you to travel at speed in near-silence.</p>

<p>Your cheapest (and smallest) options are the Audi A6, Mercedes E-Class and brilliant BMW 5 Series, the latter of which is so good we voted it our 2017 Car of the Year. Larger options that are definitely worth considering if you plan to travel in the back include the BMW 7 Series, Audi A8 and the Mercedes S-Class, which is beautifully finished inside and not as expensive to run as you might think.</p>

<p>Or if money really is no object at all, the Rolls-Royce Ghost is hard to overlook – especially in extended-wheelbase form. It’s as opulent as cars get.</p>

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