The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d (10 - 11) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 49,500

€ 95,400

€ 49,500
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 530d is 2.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B5.
BMW 530d
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 530d
ALPINA B5
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.28 %

General
BMW 530d
ALPINA B5
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530d
ALPINA B5
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
S62-B44

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 530d
242 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW 530d
398 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5
Performance
BMW 530d
ALPINA B5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5
▶ REPLAY
16.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
BMW 530d
16.31 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530d
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 530d
37 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
29 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
690 mi
Range
354 mi
BMW 530d
690 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
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 530d
129.6 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530d
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