The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

€ 46,100
BMW 520d (17 - 18) BMW 520d
€ 95,400
 ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B5
€ 46,100
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 BMW 520d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B5.
BMW 520d
ALPINA B5
58.2
Blueprint BMW 520d (17 - 18)
73.5
83.7
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
72.7
80.6
73.5 in
Width
72.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.2 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint BMW 520d (17 - 18)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
113.7
190.6
194.3 in
Length
190.6 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d
ALPINA B5
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
BMW 520d (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.03 %
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

General

BMW 520d
ALPINA B5
G30
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520d
ALPINA B5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
S62-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
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 520d
187 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW 520d
295 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5

Performance

BMW 520d
ALPINA B5
148 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 520d
56 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
48 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
976 mi
Range
354 mi
BMW 520d
976 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
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 520d
86.4 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data