The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (11 - 12) vs. BMW 525i Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 98,800

€ 47,800

€ 98,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘ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 2.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 525i Touring.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 525i Touring
57.6
73.2
81.1
58.7
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
58.7 in
116.9
193.2
113.6
190.7
193.2 in
Length
190.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 525i Touring
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.6 %

General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 525i Touring
F11
Generation
E61
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 525i Touring
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
N63-M10
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
500 hp
215 hp
BMW 525i Touring
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
516 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525i Touring
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 525i Touring
188 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i Touring
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8.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.48 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
8.14 lb/hp
17.48 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 525i Touring
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
22 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
15 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
399 mi
Range
551 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
399 mi
551 mi
BMW 525i 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).
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).
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
206.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 525i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft