The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)

€ 99,200
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 45,700
 BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17) BMW 520i
€ 99,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700

ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter and 0.2 inches taller.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520i
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
73.2
81.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)
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 (12 - 15)
116.9
193.1
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)
116.9
193.2
193.1 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520i
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
672 lb
15.28 %
BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520i
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520i
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
N63-M20
Engine Code
N20-B20
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 5000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520i
198 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
38 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 520i
18 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
458 mi
Range
702 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
702 mi
BMW 520i
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).
117.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
179.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520i
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