The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)

€ 46,100
BMW 525d (11 - 13) BMW 525d
€ 112,000
 ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 46,100
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 BMW 525d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
BMW 525d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint BMW 525d (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)
117.1
195.1
192.9 in
Length
195.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5445 lb
BMW 525d (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
650 lb
14.63 %
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)

General

BMW 525d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
F10
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-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
N63-M30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
BMW 525d
215 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 525d
332 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 525d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
151 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

62 mph 62
mph

161 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.4 lb/hp
BMW 525d
17.64 lb/hp
7.4 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 525d
47 mpg
21 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
38 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
870 mi
Range
381 mi
BMW 525d
870 mi
381 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
210.3 kWh
BMW 525d
102.8 kWh
210.3 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data