The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d (07 - 10) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 42,900

€ 112,000

€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,000
ⓘ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 525d is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
BMW 525d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.7
73.5
83.7
72.7 in
Width
73.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
57.7 in
113.7
190.6
117.1
195.1
190.6 in
Length
195.1 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3649 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb

Weight Difference:
794 lb
17.87 %

General
BMW 525d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
E60
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
N63-M30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
BMW 525d
194 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 525d
295 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 525d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
147 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
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18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.4 lb/hp
BMW 525d
18.81 lb/hp
7.4 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 525d
38 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
702 mi
Range
410 mi
BMW 525d
702 mi
410 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
195.2 kWh
BMW 525d
127.6 kWh
195.2 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data