The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (10 - 11) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)

€ 52,900
BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 530d BluePerformance
€ 95,400
 ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 52,900
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the BMW 530d BluePerformance is 0.2 inches lower.
BMW 530d BluePerformance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
57.6
Blueprint BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (10 - 11)
73.2
82.4
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
73.2
81.1
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (10 - 11)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
116.9
192.9
192.9 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 530d BluePerformance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
10.03 %
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)

General

BMW 530d BluePerformance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 530d BluePerformance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
N63-M10
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 530d BluePerformance
242 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 530d BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 530d BluePerformance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
191 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 lb/hp
BMW 530d BluePerformance
16.35 lb/hp
8.8 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 530d BluePerformance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 530d BluePerformance
39 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
713 mi
Range
403 mi
BMW 530d BluePerformance
713 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
204.5 kWh
BMW 530d BluePerformance
125.5 kWh
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
406 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 530d BluePerformance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data