The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 530e xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 95,400
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B5 S
€ 58,800
 BMW 530e xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 530e
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B5 S is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 530e.
ALPINA B5 S
BMW 530e
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.6
58.4
Blueprint BMW 530e xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
73.5
83.7
72.7 in
Width
73.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint BMW 530e xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
117.1
194.3
190.6 in
Length
194.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 S
BMW 530e
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5512 lb
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.24 %
BMW 530e xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

ALPINA B5 S
BMW 530e
E60
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 S
BMW 530e
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
N62-B44
Engine Code
B48-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
249 hp
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
523 hp
249 hp
BMW 530e
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
535 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
BMW 530e

Performance

ALPINA B5 S
BMW 530e
197 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 S

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530e

▶ REPLAY
7.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.13 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S
7.57 lb/hp
17.13 lb/hp
BMW 530e

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 S
BMW 530e
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
118 mpg
ALPINA B5 S
19 mpg
118 mpg
BMW 530e
13 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
354 mi
Range
1429 mi
ALPINA B5 S
354 mi
1429 mi
BMW 530e
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).
37.8 kWh
ALPINA B5 S
233 kWh
37.8 kWh
BMW 530e
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
69 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 S
BMW 530e
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data