The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 535i (13 - 16) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)

€ 53,100
BMW 535i (13 - 16) BMW 535i
€ 99,200
 ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 53,100
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 535i is 0.1 inches longer and 0.2 inches lower.
BMW 535i
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
57.6
Blueprint BMW 535i (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW 535i (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
116.9
193.1
193.2 in
Length
193.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 535i
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3858 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
BMW 535i (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
12.28 %
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)

General

BMW 535i
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 535i
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
N63-M20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
BMW 535i
302 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW 535i
295 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 535i
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
198 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535i

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.25 lb/hp
BMW 535i
12.77 lb/hp
8.25 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 535i
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 535i
29 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
544 mi
Range
458 mi
BMW 535i
544 mi
458 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
179.9 kWh
BMW 535i
151.6 kWh
179.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 535i
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