The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)

€ 47,200
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) BMW 520d
€ 108,600
 ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 47,200
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. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 520d is 0.1 inches longer and 0.2 inches lower.
BMW 520d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
73.2
82.4
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
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 xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
116.9
193.1
193.2 in
Length
193.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.53 %
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)

General

BMW 520d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520d
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-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
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 520d
181 hp
592 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 520d
280 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 520d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
142 mph
Maximum Speed
204 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
21.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.43 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.98 lb/hp
7.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 520d
48 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
41 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
888 mi
Range
458 mi
BMW 520d
888 mi
458 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
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).
179.9 kWh
BMW 520d
100.7 kWh
179.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data