The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 111,900
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 16) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 45,400
 BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 520i Touring
€ 111,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400

ⓘ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 520i Touring
57.2
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
73.2
81.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 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 (15 - 16)
116.9
193.4
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 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 520i Touring
4553 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5192 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
606 lb
13.31 %
BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 520i Touring
F11
Generation
F11
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 520i Touring
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
N63-B44
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
592 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i Touring
590 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
590 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i Touring

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 520i Touring
201 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring

▶ REPLAY
7.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
7.69 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
25 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
453 mi
Range
649 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
453 mi
649 mi
BMW 520i 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).
127 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
181.9 kWh
127 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 520i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft