The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 530d Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 112,000
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 52,400
 BMW 530d Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 530d
€ 112,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 530d.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 530d
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
73.5
83.7
57.6
Blueprint BMW 530d Automatic (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
73.5 in
Width
73.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.7 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
117.1
195.1
Blueprint BMW 530d Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
195.1 in
Length
192.9 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 530d
4442 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
10.92 %
BMW 530d Automatic (11 - 13)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 530d
G30
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 530d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
N63-M30
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
600 hp
254 hp
BMW 530d
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 530d

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 530d
205 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

161 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d

▶ REPLAY
7.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
7.4 lb/hp
15.58 lb/hp
BMW 530d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 530d
16 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
410 mi
Range
821 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
410 mi
821 mi
BMW 530d
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).
109.1 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
195.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data