The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 535i Touring (10 - 13)
€ 97,900

€ 54,200

€ 97,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B5 Touring is 2.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 535i Touring.
ALPINA B5 Touring
BMW 535i Touring
58.7
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
58.7 in
Height
57.6 in
113.6
190.7
116.9
193.2
190.7 in
Length
193.2 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Touring
BMW 535i Touring
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5324 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.38 %

General
ALPINA B5 Touring
BMW 535i Touring
E61
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Touring
BMW 535i Touring
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 Touring
493 hp
302 hp
BMW 535i Touring
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B5 Touring
516 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 535i Touring
Performance
ALPINA B5 Touring
BMW 535i Touring
193 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535i Touring
▶ REPLAY
8.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Touring
8.43 lb/hp
13.43 lb/hp
BMW 535i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Touring
BMW 535i Touring
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B5 Touring
19 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 535i Touring
13 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
351 mi
Range
531 mi
ALPINA B5 Touring
351 mi
531 mi
BMW 535i Touring
Environmental Impact
235 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).
155.3 kWh
ALPINA B5 Touring
235 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW 535i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Touring
BMW 535i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft