The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 S Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)
€ 97,900

€ 52,200

€ 97,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,200
ⓘ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 525d Touring.
ALPINA B5 S Touring
BMW 525d Touring
58.7
72.7
80.6
57.6
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
113.6
190.7
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 525d Touring
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5313 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.65 %

General
ALPINA B5 S Touring
BMW 525d Touring
E61
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 S Touring
BMW 525d Touring
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B5 S Touring
523 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d Touring
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B5 S Touring
535 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
ALPINA B5 S Touring
BMW 525d Touring
194 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 S Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring
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7.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.81 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S Touring
7.95 lb/hp
18.81 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 S Touring
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
48 mpg
ALPINA B5 S Touring
19 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
13 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
351 mi
Range
888 mi
ALPINA B5 S Touring
351 mi
888 mi
BMW 525d 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
ALPINA B5 S Touring
235 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 S Touring
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft