The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 17) vs. BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 115,300
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 17) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 50,600
 BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 525d Touring
€ 115,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring is 4.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the BMW 525d Touring.
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
58.7
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
73.5 in
Width
72.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 17)
117.1
195.1
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
113.6
190.7
195.1 in
Length
190.7 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 525d Touring
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4090 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5203 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
12.5 %
BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 525d Touring
G31
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 525d Touring
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M57
N63-M30
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
600 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d Touring
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
590 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring

Performance

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

164 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
16 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
406 mi
Range
621 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
406 mi
621 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).
144 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
197 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft