The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 535d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17)

€ 102,500
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 64,500
 BMW 535d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17) BMW 535d Touring
€ 102,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,500

ⓘ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 535d Touring
57.2
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
73.2
81.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 535d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17)
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 535d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17)
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 535d Touring
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.93 %
BMW 535d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 535d Touring
F11
Generation
F11
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 535d Touring
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
N63-M20
Engine Code
N57-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
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
533 hp
309 hp
BMW 535d Touring
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
538 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 535d Touring

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 535d Touring
196 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535d Touring

▶ REPLAY
8.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.45 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
8.54 lb/hp
14.45 lb/hp
BMW 535d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 535d Touring
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
25 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 535d Touring
18 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
453 mi
Range
737 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
453 mi
737 mi
BMW 535d 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).
121.3 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
181.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 535d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 535d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft