The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 535i Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 95,400
€ 53,400
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,400
ⓘ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 535i.
ALPINA B5
BMW 535i
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 535i
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.11 %
General
ALPINA B5
BMW 535i
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5
BMW 535i
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
S62-B44
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 hp
302 hp
BMW 535i
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 535i
Performance
ALPINA B5
BMW 535i
195 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 535i
▶ REPLAY
8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.96 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
12.96 lb/hp
BMW 535i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5
BMW 535i
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 535i
13 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
354 mi
Range
572 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
572 mi
BMW 535i
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).
144 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 535i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5
BMW 535i
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)
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