The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 535d Automatic (07 - 10)

€ 95,400
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 55,200
 BMW 535d Automatic (07 - 10) BMW 535d
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,200

ⓘ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 535d
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
73.2
81.1
57.8
Blueprint BMW 535d Automatic (07 - 10)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint BMW 535d Automatic (07 - 10)
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 535d
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
13.03 %
BMW 535d Automatic (07 - 10)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 535d
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 535d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
500 hp
282 hp
BMW 535d
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW 535d

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 535d
191 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535d

▶ REPLAY
8.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.56 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
8.8 lb/hp
13.56 lb/hp
BMW 535d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 535d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
22 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 535d
15 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
649 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
403 mi
649 mi
BMW 535d
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).
137.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
204.5 kWh
137.9 kWh
BMW 535d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
406 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 535d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data