The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

€ 43,100
BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16) BMW 518d
€ 95,400
 ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B5 S
€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,400

ⓘ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 BMW 518d is 2.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 S.
BMW 518d
ALPINA B5 S
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.6
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
193.2 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 518d
ALPINA B5 S
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.28 %
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

BMW 518d
ALPINA B5 S
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 518d
ALPINA B5 S
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 518d
148 hp
523 hp
ALPINA B5 S
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
BMW 518d
266 lb‑ft
535 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 S

Performance

BMW 518d
ALPINA B5 S
134 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 S

▶ REPLAY
25.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.57 lb/hp
BMW 518d
25.32 lb/hp
7.57 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 518d
ALPINA B5 S
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 518d
56 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5 S
48 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1036 mi
Range
354 mi
BMW 518d
1036 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5 S
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
233 kWh
BMW 518d
86.4 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5 S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 518d
ALPINA B5 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data