The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 535i (13 - 16)

€ 99,200
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 53,100
 BMW 535i (13 - 16) BMW 535i
€ 99,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,100

ⓘ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 535i
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
73.2
81.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 535i (13 - 16)
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 535i (13 - 16)
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 535i
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5038 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
12.28 %
BMW 535i (13 - 16)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 535i
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 535i
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N55
N63-M20
Engine Code
N55-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
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
302 hp
BMW 535i
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 535i

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 535i
198 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535i

▶ REPLAY
8.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
8.25 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 535i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 535i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 535i
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
458 mi
Range
544 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
544 mi
BMW 535i
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).
151.6 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
179.9 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW 535i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 535i
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