The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 95,400
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 48,300
 BMW 525d Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 525d
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300

ⓘ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 length and width, but the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo is 0.2 inches taller.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
73.2
81.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d Automatic (11 - 13)
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 525d Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
192.9 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
595 lb
13.53 %
BMW 525d Automatic (11 - 13)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
500 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
191 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

▶ REPLAY
8.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
8.8 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
BMW 525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
49 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
22 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 525d
15 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
906 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
403 mi
906 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).
98.8 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
204.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
406 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
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