The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13) vs. ALPINA B5 S Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 47,400
€ 97,900
€ 47,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,900
ⓘ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 Touring BluePerformance is 2.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 S Touring.
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
ALPINA B5 S Touring
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.7
72.7
80.6
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.6 in
Height
58.7 in
116.9
193.2
113.6
190.7
193.2 in
Length
190.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
ALPINA B5 S Touring
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.03 %
General
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
ALPINA B5 S Touring
F11
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
N62-B44

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
181 hp
523 hp
ALPINA B5 S Touring
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
535 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Performance
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
ALPINA B5 S Touring
137 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 S Touring
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.95 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
21.8 lb/hp
7.95 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
48 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5 S Touring
40 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
888 mi
Range
351 mi
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
888 mi
351 mi
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
235 kWh
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
100.7 kWh
235 kWh
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
ALPINA B5 S Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft



















