The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 95,400
€ 47,700
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700
ⓘ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. The ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo is 5.8 cm longer, 1.4 cm wider and 1.3 cm lower than the BMW 525d.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
1469
1860
2060
1482
1846
2036
1860 mm
Width
1846 mm
2060 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2036 mm
1469 mm
Height
1482 mm
2968
4899
2888
4841
4899 mm
Length
4841 mm
2968 mm
Wheelbase
2888 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
1995 kg
Kerb Weight
1755 kg
2510 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2240 kg
Weight Difference:
240 kg
12.03 %
General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
F10
Generation
E60
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
V8 petrol 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
4395 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
500 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
194 bhp
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
500 bhp
194 bhp
BMW 525d
700 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1300 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
700 NM
400 NM
BMW 525d
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
191 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
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3.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 kg/bhp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3.99 kg/bhp
9.05 kg/bhp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 525d
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
403 mi
Range
630 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
403 mi
630 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).
141.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
204.5 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
252 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
