The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - ..)

€ 66,800
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d
€ 112,000
 ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - ..) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 66,800
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 540d is 0.8 inches shorter and 0.5 inches taller.
BMW 540d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - ..)
117.1
195.1
194.3 in
Length
195.1 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5445 lb
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
9.18 %
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - ..)

General

BMW 540d
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 540d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
BMW 540d
316 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 540d
502 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 540d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d

62 mph 62
mph

161 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.4 lb/hp
BMW 540d
12.77 lb/hp
7.4 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 540d
42 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
35 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
733 mi
Range
388 mi
BMW 540d
733 mi
388 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
206.5 kWh
BMW 540d
115.2 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
438 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540d
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data