The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 528i (10 - 11) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 45,600

€ 95,400

€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,400
ⓘ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 528i is 2.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B5.
BMW 528i
ALPINA B5
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
72.7
80.6
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
192.9
113.7
190.6
192.9 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 528i
ALPINA B5
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.73 %

General
BMW 528i
ALPINA B5
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 528i
ALPINA B5
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
S62-B44

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 528i
254 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW 528i
229 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5
Performance
BMW 528i
ALPINA B5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 528i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5
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14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
BMW 528i
14.84 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 528i
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 528i
30 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
23 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
557 mi
Range
354 mi
BMW 528i
557 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
233 kWh
BMW 528i
147.7 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 528i
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data