The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 528i Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 95,400
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B5 S
€ 47,500
 BMW 528i Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 528i
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,500

ⓘ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 528i.
ALPINA B5 S
BMW 528i
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.6
57.6
Blueprint BMW 528i Automatic (11 - 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 528i Automatic (11 - 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 528i
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 528i Automatic (11 - 13)

General

ALPINA B5 S
BMW 528i
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 S
BMW 528i
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
N62-B44
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
523 hp
242 hp
BMW 528i
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
535 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 528i

Performance

ALPINA B5 S
BMW 528i
197 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 S

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 528i

▶ REPLAY
7.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.44 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S
7.57 lb/hp
15.44 lb/hp
BMW 528i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 S
BMW 528i
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B5 S
19 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 528i
13 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
354 mi
Range
669 mi
ALPINA B5 S
354 mi
669 mi
BMW 528i
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).
123.1 kWh
ALPINA B5 S
233 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 528i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 S
BMW 528i
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