The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)

€ 41,700
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13) BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 99,200
 ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,200

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.2 inches lower.
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
73.2
81.1
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
116.9
193.1
192.9 in
Length
193.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
661 lb
15.03 %
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)

General

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
N63-M20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
181 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
280 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
144 mph
Maximum Speed
198 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.25 lb/hp
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
20.65 lb/hp
8.25 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
52 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
42 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
967 mi
Range
458 mi
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
967 mi
458 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 EfficientDynamics Edition
92.5 kWh
179.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data