The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 535d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 95,400
€ 60,400
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,400
ⓘ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 535d.
ALPINA B5
BMW 535d
57.8
72.7
80.6
57.6
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
113.7
190.6
116.9
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5
BMW 535d
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5280 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4 %
General
ALPINA B5
BMW 535d
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5
BMW 535d
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 hp
309 hp
BMW 535d
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 535d
Performance
ALPINA B5
BMW 535d
195 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 535d
▶ REPLAY
8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.34 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
13.34 lb/hp
BMW 535d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5
BMW 535d
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 535d
13 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
354 mi
Range
763 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
763 mi
BMW 535d
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).
117.3 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 535d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5
BMW 535d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
