The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (11 - 12) vs. BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)

€ 98,800
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (11 - 12) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 46,300
 BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (13 - 17) BMW 520i Touring
€ 98,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring and the BMW 520i Touring are absolutely identical. Both are 193.2 inches long, 73.2 inches wide and 57.6 inches tall.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 520i Touring
57.6
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (11 - 12)
73.2
81.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (11 - 12)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)
116.9
193.2
193.2 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 520i Touring
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5225 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.16 %
BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 520i Touring
F11
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 520i Touring
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
N63-M10
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
500 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i Touring
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
516 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i Touring

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 520i Touring
188 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring

▶ REPLAY
8.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.98 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
8.14 lb/hp
21.98 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
22 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
15 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
399 mi
Range
690 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
399 mi
690 mi
BMW 520i Touring
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
119.4 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
206.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 520i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft