The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)

€ 95,400
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B5 S
€ 42,900
 BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13) BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ALPINA B5 S is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance.
ALPINA B5 S
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.6
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)
116.9
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 S
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.56 %
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)

General

ALPINA B5 S
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 S
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
N62-B44
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
523 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
535 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance

Performance

ALPINA B5 S
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
197 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 S

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
7.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S
7.57 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 S
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ALPINA B5 S
19 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
13 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
354 mi
Range
967 mi
ALPINA B5 S
354 mi
967 mi
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
233 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).
92.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 S
233 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 S
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data