The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)

€ 55,000
BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19) BMW 525d
€ 99,200
 ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 525d is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
BMW 525d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
58.2
Blueprint BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)
73.5
83.7
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
73.2
81.1
73.5 in
Width
73.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
58.2 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
116.9
193.1
194.3 in
Length
193.1 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3682 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
717 lb
16.3 %
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)

General

BMW 525d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
G30
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 525d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
N63-M20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
BMW 525d
228 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW 525d
369 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 525d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
198 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 525d
48 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
42 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
837 mi
Range
458 mi
BMW 525d
837 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 525d
100.7 kWh
179.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data