The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 102,500
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 47,400
 BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13) BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
€ 102,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400

ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
57.2
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
73.2
81.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.2 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
116.9
193.4
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
116.9
193.2
193.4 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
4553 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5214 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
606 lb
13.31 %
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)

General

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

Engine

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
N63-M20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
533 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
538 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
196 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
8.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
8.54 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
48 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
25 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
18 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
453 mi
Range
888 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
453 mi
888 mi
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
100.7 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
181.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft