The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 112,000

€ 42,400

€ 112,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘ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 520i.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520i
57.7
73.5
83.7
57.6
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
117.1
195.1
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 520i
4442 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
728 lb
16.39 %

General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520i
G30
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520i
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
N63-M30
Engine Code
N20-B20

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 5000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
600 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520i
205 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
3.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 520i
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7.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.52 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
7.4 lb/hp
20.52 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
22 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 520i
15 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
388 mi
Range
680 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
388 mi
680 mi
BMW 520i
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
121.2 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
206.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
438 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520i
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