The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 S Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 520i Touring (11 - 13)

€ 97,900
ALPINA B5 S Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B5 S Touring
€ 43,200
 BMW 520i Touring (11 - 13) BMW 520i Touring
€ 97,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B5 S Touring is 2.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 520i Touring.
ALPINA B5 S Touring
BMW 520i Touring
58.7
Blueprint ALPINA B5 S Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.6
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 S Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
113.6
190.7
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring (11 - 13)
116.9
193.2
190.7 in
Length
193.2 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 S Touring
BMW 520i Touring
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5170 lb
ALPINA B5 S Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.56 %
BMW 520i Touring (11 - 13)

General

ALPINA B5 S Touring
BMW 520i Touring
E61
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 S Touring
BMW 520i Touring
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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B5 S Touring
523 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i Touring
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA B5 S Touring
535 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i Touring

Performance

ALPINA B5 S Touring
BMW 520i Touring
194 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 S Touring

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring

▶ REPLAY
7.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.68 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S Touring
7.95 lb/hp
21.68 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 S Touring
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B5 S Touring
19 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
351 mi
Range
621 mi
ALPINA B5 S Touring
351 mi
621 mi
BMW 520i Touring
Environmental Impact
235 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).
132.6 kWh
ALPINA B5 S Touring
235 kWh
132.6 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 S Touring
BMW 520i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft