The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 530d Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 102,500

€ 52,000

€ 102,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the BMW 530d Touring.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 530d Touring
57.2
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
57.2 in
Height
58.7 in
116.9
193.4
113.6
190.7
193.4 in
Length
190.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 530d Touring
4553 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
639 lb
14.04 %

General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 530d Touring
F11
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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 M57
N63-M20
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
533 hp
232 hp
BMW 530d Touring
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
538 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 530d Touring
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 530d Touring
196 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 530d Touring
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8.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.87 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
8.54 lb/hp
16.87 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
25 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
453 mi
Range
639 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
453 mi
639 mi
BMW 530d Touring
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).
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).
139.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
181.9 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 530d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 530d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 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