The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 112,000

€ 46,600

€ 112,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘ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 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 525xi.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525xi
57.7
73.5
83.7
58.3
72.7
80.2
73.5 in
Width
72.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.7 in
Height
58.3 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 525xi
4442 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb

Weight Difference:
650 lb
14.63 %

General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525xi
G30
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525xi
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
N63-M30
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
600 hp
215 hp
BMW 525xi
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525xi
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525xi
205 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
3.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 525xi
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7.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
7.4 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
BMW 525xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525xi
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 525xi
16 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
410 mi
Range
537 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
410 mi
537 mi
BMW 525xi
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).
153.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
195.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 525xi
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data