The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 520d (17 - 18)

€ 112,000
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 46,100
 BMW 520d (17 - 18) BMW 520d
€ 112,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo is 0.8 inches longer and 0.5 inches lower.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
73.5
83.7
58.2
Blueprint BMW 520d (17 - 18)
73.5
83.7
73.5 in
Width
73.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.7 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
117.1
195.1
Blueprint BMW 520d (17 - 18)
117.1
194.3
195.1 in
Length
194.3 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
4442 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
882 lb
19.85 %
BMW 520d (17 - 18)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
G30
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
N63-M30
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
600 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
205 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
3.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

161 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

▶ REPLAY
7.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
7.4 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
BMW 520d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
56 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 520d
16 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
410 mi
Range
976 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
410 mi
976 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
195.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
86.4 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
195.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data