The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 48,600

€ 95,400

€ 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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition is 3.7 inches longer and 0.9 inches wider.
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
ALPINA B5
57.8
73.5
83.7
57.8
72.7
80.6
73.5 in
Width
72.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
117.1
194.3
113.7
190.6
194.3 in
Length
190.6 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
ALPINA B5
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.03 %

General
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
ALPINA B5
G30
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 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 Efficient Dynamics Edition
187 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
295 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
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
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5
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19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
19.04 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
60 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
53 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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).
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
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1389 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data