The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
€ 47,700

€ 99,200

€ 47,700
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 525d is 2.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
BMW 525d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.8
73.2
81.1
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
113.7
190.6
116.9
193.1
190.6 in
Length
193.1 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3869 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
12.03 %

General
BMW 525d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic 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-M20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
BMW 525d
194 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW 525d
295 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 525d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
143 mph
Maximum Speed
198 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
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19.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.25 lb/hp
BMW 525d
19.94 lb/hp
8.25 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 525d
34 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
630 mi
Range
458 mi
BMW 525d
630 mi
458 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
179.9 kWh
BMW 525d
141.9 kWh
179.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data