The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 95,400
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 50,100
 BMW 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 528i
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,100

ⓘ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 528i
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
73.2
81.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 528i xDrive 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 528i xDrive 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 528i
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5082 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
10.78 %
BMW 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 528i
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 528i
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
N63-M10
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
500 hp
242 hp
BMW 528i
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 528i

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 528i
191 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 528i

▶ REPLAY
8.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.21 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
8.8 lb/hp
16.21 lb/hp
BMW 528i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 528i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
22 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 528i
15 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
621 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
403 mi
621 mi
BMW 528i
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).
132.6 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
204.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
BMW 528i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
406 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 528i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data