The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
€ 50,300
€ 95,400
€ 50,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 530xi is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
BMW 530xi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.8
73.2
81.1
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
113.7
190.6
116.9
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530xi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
13.28 %
General
BMW 530xi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530xi
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-M10
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 530xi
268 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 530xi
236 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 530xi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
191 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
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14.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 lb/hp
BMW 530xi
14.23 lb/hp
8.8 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530xi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 530xi
29 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
20 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
537 mi
Range
403 mi
BMW 530xi
537 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
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 530xi
153.5 kWh
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
406 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530xi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
