The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 44,300
€ 95,400
€ 44,300
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 a little. The BMW 523i is 2.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B5.
BMW 523i
ALPINA B5
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
72.7
80.6
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
192.9
113.7
190.6
192.9 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
ALPINA B5
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.89 %
General
BMW 523i
ALPINA B5
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
ALPINA B5
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 523i
201 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW 523i
199 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5
Performance
BMW 523i
ALPINA B5
145 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5
▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.92 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
22 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
354 mi
BMW 523i
572 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
Environmental Impact
144 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 523i
144 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
