The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 95,400
€ 47,100
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100
ⓘ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 5.8 cm shorter, 1.4 cm narrower and 0.4 cm taller than the BMW 525d.
ALPINA B5
BMW 525d
1468
1846
2046
1464
1860
2094
1846 mm
Width
1860 mm
2046 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2094 mm
1468 mm
Height
1464 mm
2888
4841
2968
4899
4841 mm
Length
4899 mm
2888 mm
Wheelbase
2968 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5
BMW 525d
1795 kg
Kerb Weight
1780 kg
2260 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2315 kg
Weight Difference:
15 kg
0.84 %
General
ALPINA B5
BMW 525d
E60
Generation
F10
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5
BMW 525d
V8 petrol engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
S62-B44
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4398 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
493 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 bhp
201 bhp
BMW 525d
700 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B5
700 NM
450 NM
BMW 525d
Performance
ALPINA B5
BMW 525d
195 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
▶ REPLAY
3.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.86 kg/bhp
ALPINA B5
3.64 kg/bhp
8.86 kg/bhp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
46 mpg
ALPINA B5
23 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 525d
15 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
354 mi
Range
713 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
713 mi
BMW 525d
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).
125.5 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
294 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
160 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
