The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 17)

€ 50,600
BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 525d Touring
€ 115,300
 ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 17) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 50,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 115,300

ⓘ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 Touring is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring.
BMW 525d Touring
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
58.7
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 17)
73.5
83.7
72.7 in
Width
73.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.7 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
113.6
190.7
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 17)
117.1
195.1
190.7 in
Length
195.1 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525d Touring
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
4090 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5754 lb
BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
12.5 %
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 17)

General

BMW 525d Touring
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
E61
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 525d Touring
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
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 Touring
194 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
295 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

BMW 525d Touring
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
142 mph
Maximum Speed
202 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

164 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring

▶ REPLAY
21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.79 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
21.08 lb/hp
7.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525d Touring
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
34 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
26 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
406 mi
BMW 525d Touring
621 mi
406 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
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).
197 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
144 kWh
197 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525d Touring
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft