The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d (07 - 10) vs. ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 42,900
€ 95,400
€ 42,900
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 the BMW 525d and the ALPINA B5 S are absolutely identical. Both are 190.6 inches long, 72.7 inches wide and 57.8 inches tall.
BMW 525d
ALPINA B5 S
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.8
72.7
80.6
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
113.7
190.6
113.7
190.6
190.6 in
Length
190.6 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
ALPINA B5 S
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.81 %
General
BMW 525d
ALPINA B5 S
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525d
ALPINA B5 S
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
N62-B44

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 525d
194 hp
523 hp
ALPINA B5 S
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
BMW 525d
295 lb‑ft
535 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 S
Performance
BMW 525d
ALPINA B5 S
147 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 S
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18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.57 lb/hp
BMW 525d
18.81 lb/hp
7.57 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
ALPINA B5 S
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 525d
38 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5 S
29 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
354 mi
BMW 525d
702 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5 S
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).
233 kWh
BMW 525d
127.6 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5 S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
ALPINA B5 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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