The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 48,600
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18) BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
€ 108,600
 ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 48,600
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition is just 3.1 cm longer, 0.8 cm wider and 0.2 cm lower than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
1467
Blueprint BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18)
1868
2126
1469
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
1860
2060
1868 mm
Width
1860 mm
2126 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2060 mm
1467 mm
Height
1469 mm
Blueprint BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18)
2975
4936
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
2968
4905
4936 mm
Length
4905 mm
2975 mm
Wheelbase
2968 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1995 kg
2245 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2510 kg
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
380 kg
19.05 %
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)

General

BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
G30
Generation
F10
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
4395 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
592 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
187 bhp
592 bhp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
800 NM
at 3500 rpm
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
400 NM
800 NM
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
146 mph
Maximum Speed
204 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

58 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
8.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.37 kg/bhp
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
8.64 kg/bhp
3.37 kg/bhp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
72 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
64 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
988 mi
Range
458 mi
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
988 mi
458 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 Efficient Dynamics Edition
80.3 kWh
179.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
221 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
630 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data