The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

€ 50,100
BMW 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 528i
€ 112,000
 ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 50,100
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 528i 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 528i
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
57.6
Blueprint BMW 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
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 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
117.1
195.1
192.9 in
Length
195.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 528i
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3924 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5445 lb
BMW 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
11.66 %
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

General

BMW 528i
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
F10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 528i
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
N63-M30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
BMW 528i
242 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 528i
258 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 528i
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
153 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 528i

62 mph 62
mph

161 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
16.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.4 lb/hp
BMW 528i
16.21 lb/hp
7.4 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 528i
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 528i
34 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
410 mi
BMW 528i
621 mi
410 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
195.2 kWh
BMW 528i
132.6 kWh
195.2 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 528i
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