The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 50,900
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 525d
€ 112,000
 ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - ..) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 50,900
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 xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (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 xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (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
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5445 lb
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
10.92 %
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - ..)

General

BMW 525d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
F10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic 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
145 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
18.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.4 lb/hp
BMW 525d
18.4 lb/hp
7.4 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 525d
46 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
39 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
388 mi
BMW 525d
853 mi
388 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
206.5 kWh
BMW 525d
104.9 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
438 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data