The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i Touring (07 - 10) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (11 - 12)
€ 45,600

€ 98,800

€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,800
ⓘ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 525i Touring is 2.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring.
BMW 525i Touring
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
58.7
72.7
80.2
57.6
73.2
81.1
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
58.7 in
Height
57.6 in
113.6
190.7
116.9
193.2
190.7 in
Length
193.2 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525i Touring
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
3704 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.95 %

General
BMW 525i Touring
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
E61
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525i Touring
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
N63-M10

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
215 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
199 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
BMW 525i Touring
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
151 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
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17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.14 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
17.23 lb/hp
8.14 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i Touring
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
30 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
21 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
551 mi
Range
399 mi
BMW 525i Touring
551 mi
399 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
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 525i Touring
149.7 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i Touring
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft