The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)

€ 46,100
BMW 520d (17 - 18) BMW 520d
€ 108,600
 ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 520d is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
BMW 520d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
58.2
Blueprint BMW 520d (17 - 18)
73.5
83.7
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
73.2
81.1
73.5 in
Width
73.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
58.2 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint BMW 520d (17 - 18)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
116.9
193.1
194.3 in
Length
193.1 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
BMW 520d (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
838 lb
19.05 %
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)

General

BMW 520d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
G30
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 520d
187 hp
592 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 520d
295 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 520d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
148 mph
Maximum Speed
204 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.43 lb/hp
BMW 520d
19.04 lb/hp
7.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 520d
56 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
48 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
976 mi
Range
458 mi
BMW 520d
976 mi
458 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).
179.9 kWh
BMW 520d
86.4 kWh
179.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data