The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 108,600
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 51,700
 BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 530d
€ 108,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,700

ⓘ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 530d.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 530d
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
73.2
81.1
58.3
Blueprint BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
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 (15 - 16)
116.9
193.1
Blueprint BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
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 530d
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4993 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
10.78 %
BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 530d
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 530d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M57
N63-B44
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
592 hp
232 hp
BMW 530d
590 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 530d

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 530d
204 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d

▶ REPLAY
7.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.91 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
7.43 lb/hp
16.91 lb/hp
BMW 530d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 530d
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
458 mi
Range
621 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
621 mi
BMW 530d
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 530d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 530d
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