The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 112,000

€ 40,400

€ 112,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo is 4.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
57.7
73.5
83.7
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.5 in
Width
72.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.7 in
Height
57.8 in
117.1
195.1
113.7
190.6
195.1 in
Length
190.6 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
4442 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
926 lb
20.84 %

General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
G30
Generation
E60
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 automatic 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 N47
N63-M30
Engine Code
N47-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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
600 hp
175 hp
BMW 520d
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
205 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
3.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d
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7.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.09 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
7.4 lb/hp
20.09 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 520d
16 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
410 mi
Range
777 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
410 mi
777 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).
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).
115.2 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
195.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data