The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 95,400
€ 48,600
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the ALPINA B5 is 3.7 inches shorter and 0.9 inches narrower.
ALPINA B5
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
57.8
72.7
80.6
57.8
73.5
83.7
72.7 in
Width
73.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
113.7
190.6
117.1
194.3
190.6 in
Length
194.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.03 %
General
ALPINA B5
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
E60
Generation
G30
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 Efficient Dynamics Edition
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
S62-B44
Engine Code
B47-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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
ALPINA B5
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
195 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
60 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
13 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
354 mi
Range
988 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
988 mi
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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).
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).
80.3 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
