The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08)

€ 99,200
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 46,600
 BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08) BMW 525xi
€ 99,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600

ⓘ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 525xi.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525xi
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
73.2
81.1
58.3
Blueprint BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 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 525xi Automatic (07 - 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 525xi
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4861 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
606 lb
13.78 %
BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08)

General

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

Engine

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525xi
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
N63-M20
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
215 hp
BMW 525xi
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525xi

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525xi
198 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525xi

▶ REPLAY
8.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
8.25 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
BMW 525xi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525xi
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 525xi
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
458 mi
Range
537 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
537 mi
BMW 525xi
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).
153.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
179.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 525xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525xi
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