The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 518d (13 - 14)

€ 95,400
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B5
€ 39,900
 BMW 518d (13 - 14) BMW 518d
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900

ⓘ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 is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 518d.
ALPINA B5
BMW 518d
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
72.7
80.6
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d (13 - 14)
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 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint BMW 518d (13 - 14)
116.9
193.2
190.6 in
Length
193.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5
BMW 518d
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.84 %
BMW 518d (13 - 14)

General

ALPINA B5
BMW 518d
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
BMW 518d
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
S62-B44
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 hp
141 hp
BMW 518d
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d

Performance

ALPINA B5
BMW 518d
195 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d

▶ REPLAY
8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
BMW 518d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 518d
13 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
354 mi
Range
967 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
967 mi
BMW 518d
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
233 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 518d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5
BMW 518d
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