The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - ..)

€ 39,400
BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07) BMW 520d
€ 112,000
 ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - ..) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 39,400
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

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 520d is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
BMW 520d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
57.8
Blueprint BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07)
72.7
80.2
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - ..)
73.5
83.7
72.7 in
Width
73.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - ..)
117.1
195.1
190.6 in
Length
195.1 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3516 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5445 lb
BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07)
Weight Difference:
926 lb
20.84 %
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - ..)

General

BMW 520d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
E60
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic 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 M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code
N63-M30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
BMW 520d
161 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 520d
251 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 520d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
139 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

62 mph 62
mph

161 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 520d
34 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
630 mi
Range
388 mi
BMW 520d
630 mi
388 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
206.5 kWh
BMW 520d
141.9 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
298 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
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data