The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 528i Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 99,200
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 47,800
 BMW 528i Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 528i
€ 99,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800

ⓘ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 528i
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
73.2
81.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 528i Automatic (10 - 11)
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 528i Automatic (10 - 11)
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 528i
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4993 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
13.28 %
BMW 528i Automatic (10 - 11)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 528i
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 528i
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
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
254 hp
BMW 528i
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 528i

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 528i
198 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 528i

▶ REPLAY
8.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.02 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
8.25 lb/hp
15.02 lb/hp
BMW 528i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 528i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 528i
18 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
458 mi
Range
572 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
572 mi
BMW 528i
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).
144 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
179.9 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 528i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 528i
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