The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 95,400
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B5
€ 48,900
 BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 520i
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B5 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 520i.
ALPINA B5
BMW 520i
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
72.7
80.6
58.2
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
72.7 in
Width
73.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
190.6 in
Length
194.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5
BMW 520i
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.59 %
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

ALPINA B5
BMW 520i
E60
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5
BMW 520i
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
S62-B44
Engine Code
B48-B20
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 5000 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 520i

Performance

ALPINA B5
BMW 520i
195 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i

▶ REPLAY
8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
BMW 520i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 520i
13 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
354 mi
Range
782 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
782 mi
BMW 520i
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).
102.4 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data