The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)
€ 60,400
€ 112,000
€ 60,400
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 530d is 0.8 inches shorter and 0.5 inches taller.
BMW 530d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.7
73.5
83.7
73.5 in
Width
73.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.2 in
Height
57.7 in
117.1
194.3
117.1
195.1
194.3 in
Length
195.1 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3902 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
12.16 %
General
BMW 530d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
G30
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 530d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
N63-M30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
BMW 530d
261 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 530d
457 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 530d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
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14.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.4 lb/hp
BMW 530d
14.95 lb/hp
7.4 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 530d
44 mpg
21 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
35 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
759 mi
Range
381 mi
BMW 530d
759 mi
381 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
111 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).
210.3 kWh
BMW 530d
111 kWh
210.3 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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