The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 520d (13 - 14)

€ 95,400
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 42,400
 BMW 520d (13 - 14) BMW 520d
€ 95,400
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo is 0.3 inches shorter and 0.2 inches taller.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
73.2
81.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d (13 - 14)
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint BMW 520d (13 - 14)
116.9
193.2
192.9 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
661 lb
15.03 %
BMW 520d (13 - 14)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
N63-M10
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
500 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
191 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

▶ REPLAY
8.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
8.8 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
BMW 520d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
22 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 520d
15 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
967 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
403 mi
967 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
204.5 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).
92.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
204.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
406 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data