The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 520d (17 - 18)

€ 108,600
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 46,100
 BMW 520d (17 - 18) BMW 520d
€ 108,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
73.2
81.1
58.2
Blueprint BMW 520d (17 - 18)
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
116.9
193.1
Blueprint BMW 520d (17 - 18)
117.1
194.3
193.1 in
Length
194.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
838 lb
19.05 %
BMW 520d (17 - 18)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
F10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
N63-B44
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
592 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d
590 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
204 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

▶ REPLAY
7.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
7.43 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
BMW 520d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
56 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 520d
18 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
458 mi
Range
976 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
976 mi
BMW 520d
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).
86.4 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
179.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data