The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19) vs. BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)

€ 112,000
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 42,900
 BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13) BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
€ 112,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900

ⓘ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 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)
73.5
83.7
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 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 (18 - 19)
117.1
195.1
Blueprint BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 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 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
4442 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
705 lb
15.87 %
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
600 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
205 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
3.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

161 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
7.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
7.4 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
21 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
15 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
381 mi
Range
967 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
381 mi
967 mi
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
210.3 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).
92.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
210.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
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