The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 10)

€ 99,200
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 40,400
 BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 10) BMW 520d
€ 99,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,400

ⓘ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 2.5 inches longer and 0.6 inches wider.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
73.2
81.1
57.8
Blueprint BMW 520d 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 (12 - 15)
116.9
193.1
Blueprint BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 10)
113.7
190.6
193.1 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
882 lb
20.05 %
BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 10)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
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 520d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
N63-M20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
175 hp
BMW 520d
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 520d

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
198 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

▶ REPLAY
8.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.09 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
8.25 lb/hp
20.09 lb/hp
BMW 520d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 520d
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
458 mi
Range
777 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
777 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
115.2 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
179.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
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