The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 530d Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 95,400

€ 49,100

€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the ALPINA B5 and the BMW 530d are absolutely identical. Both are 190.6 inches long, 72.7 inches wide and 57.8 inches tall.
ALPINA B5
BMW 530d
57.8
72.7
80.6
57.8
72.7
80.2
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
113.7
190.6
113.7
190.6
190.6 in
Length
190.6 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5
BMW 530d
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.7 %

General
ALPINA B5
BMW 530d
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5
BMW 530d
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
S62-B44
Engine Code
M57-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
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 hp
232 hp
BMW 530d
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 530d
Performance
ALPINA B5
BMW 530d
195 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d
▶ REPLAY
8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.92 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
15.92 lb/hp
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 530d
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
354 mi
Range
659 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
659 mi
BMW 530d
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).
135.8 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5
BMW 530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data