The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - ..)
€ 46,100

€ 112,000

€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 520d is 0.8 inches shorter and 0.5 inches taller.
BMW 520d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.7
73.5
83.7
73.5 in
Width
73.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.2 in
Height
57.7 in
117.1
194.3
117.1
195.1
194.3 in
Length
195.1 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb

Weight Difference:
882 lb
19.85 %

General
BMW 520d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
G30
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
N63-M30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
BMW 520d
187 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 520d
295 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 520d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
148 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
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19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.4 lb/hp
BMW 520d
19.04 lb/hp
7.4 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 520d
56 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
48 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
976 mi
Range
388 mi
BMW 520d
976 mi
388 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
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).
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).
206.5 kWh
BMW 520d
86.4 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
438 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data