The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10)

€ 95,400
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B5
€ 58,300
 BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10) BMW 540i
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300

ⓘ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 540i are absolutely identical. Both are 190.6 inches long, 72.7 inches wide and 57.8 inches tall.
ALPINA B5
BMW 540i
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
72.7
80.6
57.8
Blueprint BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10)
113.7
190.6
190.6 in
Length
190.6 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5
BMW 540i
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.34 %
BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10)

General

ALPINA B5
BMW 540i
E60
Generation
E60
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 automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5
BMW 540i
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
S62-B44
Engine Code
N62-B40
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 hp
302 hp
BMW 540i
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
BMW 540i

Performance

ALPINA B5
BMW 540i
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 540i

▶ REPLAY
8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
BMW 540i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
24 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 540i
13 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
354 mi
Range
449 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
449 mi
BMW 540i
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).
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
183.8 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5
BMW 540i
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