The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

€ 50,100
BMW 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 528i
€ 95,400
 ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B5
€ 50,100
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
Blueprint BMW 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint BMW 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
113.7
190.6
192.9 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 528i
ALPINA B5
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
BMW 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.83 %
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

General

BMW 528i
ALPINA B5
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 528i
ALPINA B5
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 528i
242 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW 528i
258 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5

Performance

BMW 528i
ALPINA B5
153 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 528i

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5

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16.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
BMW 528i
16.21 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 528i
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 528i
34 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
26 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
354 mi
BMW 528i
621 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
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).
233 kWh
BMW 528i
132.6 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 528i
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data