The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 95,400

€ 45,100

€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo is 2.3 inches longer and 0.6 inches wider.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
57.8
73.2
81.1
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
192.9
113.7
190.6
192.9 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb

Weight Difference:
717 lb
16.3 %

General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
N63-M10
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
500 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
191 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 525d
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8.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.98 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
8.8 lb/hp
18.98 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
22 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 525d
15 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
403 mi
Range
669 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
403 mi
669 mi
BMW 525d
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).
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).
133.7 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
204.5 kWh
133.7 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
406 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data