The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13)
€ 99,200
€ 41,700
€ 99,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘ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 width, but the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo is 0.2 inches longer and 0.2 inches taller.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
57.8
73.2
81.1
57.6
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
116.9
193.1
116.9
192.9
193.1 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
15.03 %
General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
198 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
▶ REPLAY
8.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
8.25 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
18 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
458 mi
Range
967 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
967 mi
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
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).
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).
92.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
179.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
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
