The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

€ 51,700
BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 530d
€ 95,400
 ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B5 S
€ 51,700
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 is 0.6 inches taller.
BMW 530d
ALPINA B5 S
58.3
Blueprint BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.6
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
190.6 in
Length
190.6 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 530d
ALPINA B5 S
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.83 %
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

BMW 530d
ALPINA B5 S
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 530d
ALPINA B5 S
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 530d
232 hp
523 hp
ALPINA B5 S
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
BMW 530d
369 lb‑ft
535 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 S

Performance

BMW 530d
ALPINA B5 S
149 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 S

▶ REPLAY
16.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.57 lb/hp
BMW 530d
16.91 lb/hp
7.57 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 530d
ALPINA B5 S
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 530d
34 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5 S
25 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 530d
621 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5 S
Environmental Impact
144 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 530d
144 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5 S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 530d
ALPINA B5 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data