The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (11 - 12) vs. BMW 530d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 98,800

€ 62,700

€ 98,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the BMW 530d Touring.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 530d Touring
57.6
73.2
81.1
59
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
59 in
116.9
193.2
117.1
194.6
193.2 in
Length
194.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 530d Touring
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.12 %

General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 530d Touring
F11
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 530d Touring
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B57
N63-M10
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
500 hp
261 hp
BMW 530d Touring
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
516 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 530d Touring
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 530d Touring
188 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 530d Touring
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8.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.92 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
8.14 lb/hp
15.92 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
22 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
15 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
399 mi
Range
707 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
399 mi
707 mi
BMW 530d 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).
119.3 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
206.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
BMW 530d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 530d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft











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