The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 17) vs. BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (17 - 19)

€ 115,300
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 17) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 57,200
 BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (17 - 19) BMW 525d Touring
€ 115,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,200

ⓘ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 Touring is 0.6 inches longer and 1.3 inches lower.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 525d Touring
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 17)
73.5
83.7
59
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (17 - 19)
73.5
83.7
73.5 in
Width
73.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.7 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 17)
117.1
195.1
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (17 - 19)
117.1
194.6
195.1 in
Length
194.6 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 525d Touring
4674 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5346 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
783 lb
16.75 %
BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (17 - 19)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 525d Touring
G31
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 525d Touring
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
N63-M30
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
600 hp
228 hp
BMW 525d Touring
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
590 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 525d Touring
202 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

164 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring

▶ REPLAY
7.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.07 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
7.79 lb/hp
17.07 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
46 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
16 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
406 mi
Range
804 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
406 mi
804 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
197 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).
104.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
197 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft
48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft