The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)

€ 46,600
BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08) BMW 525xi
€ 108,600
 ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,600

ⓘ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 525xi is 2.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
BMW 525xi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
58.3
Blueprint BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08)
72.7
80.2
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
116.9
193.1
190.6 in
Length
193.1 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525xi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
606 lb
13.78 %
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)

General

BMW 525xi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 525xi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
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-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 525xi
215 hp
592 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 525xi
199 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 525xi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
145 mph
Maximum Speed
204 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525xi

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.43 lb/hp
BMW 525xi
17.64 lb/hp
7.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525xi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 525xi
29 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
537 mi
Range
458 mi
BMW 525xi
537 mi
458 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
153.5 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 525xi
153.5 kWh
179.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525xi
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