The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 520d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 95,400
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B5
€ 44,500
 BMW 520d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13) BMW 520d BluePerformance
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500

ⓘ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 is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 520d BluePerformance.
ALPINA B5
BMW 520d BluePerformance
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
72.7
80.6
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 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 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint BMW 520d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
116.9
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5
BMW 520d BluePerformance
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4927 lb
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.28 %
BMW 520d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)

General

ALPINA B5
BMW 520d BluePerformance
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5
BMW 520d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d BluePerformance
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d BluePerformance

Performance

ALPINA B5
BMW 520d BluePerformance
195 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.71 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
20.71 lb/hp
BMW 520d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
50 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 520d BluePerformance
13 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
354 mi
Range
925 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
925 mi
BMW 520d BluePerformance
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).
96.7 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5
BMW 520d BluePerformance
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