The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 95,400
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B5
€ 47,100
 BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 525d
€ 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 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 525d.
ALPINA B5
BMW 525d
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
72.7
80.6
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11)
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 525d Automatic (10 - 11)
116.9
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5
BMW 525d
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5104 lb
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.83 %
BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11)

General

ALPINA B5
BMW 525d
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 525d
V8 gasoline 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
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 hp
201 hp
BMW 525d
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
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

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

▶ REPLAY
8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 525d
13 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
125.5 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5
BMW 525d
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