The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 48,600
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18) BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
€ 95,400
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B5
€ 48,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition is 9.5 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the ALPINA B5.
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
ALPINA B5
1467
Blueprint BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18)
1868
2126
1468
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
1846
2046
1868 mm
Width
1846 mm
2126 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2046 mm
1467 mm
Height
1468 mm
Blueprint BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18)
2975
4936
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
2888
4841
4936 mm
Length
4841 mm
2975 mm
Wheelbase
2888 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
ALPINA B5
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1795 kg
2245 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2260 kg
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
180 kg
10.03 %
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

General

BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
ALPINA B5
G30
Generation
E60
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
ALPINA B5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
4398 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
493 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
187 bhp
493 bhp
ALPINA B5
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 4250 rpm
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
400 NM
700 NM
ALPINA B5

Performance

BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
ALPINA B5
146 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

65 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5

 REPLAY
8.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.64 kg/bhp
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
8.64 kg/bhp
3.64 kg/bhp
ALPINA B5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
72 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B5
64 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
988 mi
Range
354 mi
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
988 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
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).
233 kWh
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
80.3 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
294 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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