The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
€ 46,800

€ 99,200

€ 46,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,200
ⓘ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 530i is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.2 inches lower.
BMW 530i
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
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
116.9
192.9
116.9
193.1
192.9 in
Length
193.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530i
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3770 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
628 lb
14.28 %

General
BMW 530i
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530i
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
N63-M20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
268 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
BMW 530i
268 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
229 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW 530i
229 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 530i
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
198 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
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14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.25 lb/hp
BMW 530i
14.07 lb/hp
8.25 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530i
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 530i
31 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
458 mi
BMW 530i
572 mi
458 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
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).
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).
179.9 kWh
BMW 530i
144 kWh
179.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530i
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