The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 108,600

€ 55,000

€ 108,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘ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 525d.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
57.8
73.2
81.1
58.2
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
116.9
193.1
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 525d
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb

Weight Difference:
717 lb
16.3 %

General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
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
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
592 hp
228 hp
BMW 525d
590 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
204 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d
▶ REPLAY
7.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
7.43 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
48 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 525d
18 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
458 mi
Range
837 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
837 mi
BMW 525d
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).
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).
100.7 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
179.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data