The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 530i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)

€ 55,700
BMW 530i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 530i
€ 95,400
 ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 55,700
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

The BMW 530i is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
BMW 530i
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
58.2
Blueprint BMW 530i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
73.2
81.1
73.5 in
Width
73.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
58.2 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint BMW 530i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
116.9
192.9
194.3 in
Length
192.9 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 530i
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3682 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
BMW 530i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
717 lb
16.3 %
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)

General

BMW 530i
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
G30
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 530i
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
N63-M10
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 530i
249 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 530i
258 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 530i
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
191 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530i

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
14.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 lb/hp
BMW 530i
14.79 lb/hp
8.8 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 530i
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 530i
39 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
32 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
704 mi
Range
403 mi
BMW 530i
704 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
204.5 kWh
BMW 530i
113.6 kWh
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
406 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 530i
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data