The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 525xd (08 - 08)

€ 99,200
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 44,600
BMW 525xd (08 - 08) BMW 525xd
€ 99,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,600

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. The ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo is 2.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 525xd.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525xd
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
73.2
81.1
58.3
Blueprint BMW 525xd (08 - 08)
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
116.9
193.1
Blueprint BMW 525xd (08 - 08)
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 525xd
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
12.53 %
BMW 525xd (08 - 08)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525xd
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525xd
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M57
N63-M20
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
194 hp
BMW 525xd
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525xd

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525xd
198 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525xd

 REPLAY
8.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.83 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
8.25 lb/hp
19.83 lb/hp
BMW 525xd

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525xd
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 525xd
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
458 mi
Range
649 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
649 mi
BMW 525xd
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).
137.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
179.9 kWh
137.9 kWh
BMW 525xd
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525xd
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data