The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 528i (11 - 13)

€ 95,400
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B5
€ 45,300
 BMW 528i (11 - 13) BMW 528i
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300

ⓘ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 528i.
ALPINA B5
BMW 528i
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
72.7
80.6
57.6
Blueprint BMW 528i (11 - 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 528i (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5
BMW 528i
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.14 %
BMW 528i (11 - 13)

General

ALPINA B5
BMW 528i
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5
BMW 528i
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
S62-B44
Engine Code
N20-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
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 hp
242 hp
BMW 528i
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 528i

Performance

ALPINA B5
BMW 528i
195 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 528i

▶ REPLAY
8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.35 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
15.35 lb/hp
BMW 528i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5
BMW 528i
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 528i
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
354 mi
Range
639 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
639 mi
BMW 528i
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).
128.7 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 528i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5
BMW 528i
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