The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 112,000
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - ..) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 66,800
 BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d
€ 112,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo is 0.8 inches longer and 0.5 inches lower.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 540d
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - ..)
73.5
83.7
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73.5 in
Width
73.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.7 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - ..)
117.1
195.1
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
195.1 in
Length
194.3 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 540d
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5401 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
9.18 %
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 540d
G30
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 540d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
N63-M30
Engine Code
B57-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
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
600 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 540d
205 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

161 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d

▶ REPLAY
7.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
7.4 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 540d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
22 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 540d
15 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
733 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
388 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
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).
115.2 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
206.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
438 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data