Comparison BMW 5 Series (E34) 518i (113 Hp) & BMW X3 (E83) 2.5i (192 Hp) & Alpina B12 (E32) 5.0 i V12 (350 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | Alpina |
| Model: | 5 Series | X3 | B12 |
| Generation: | 5 Series (E34) | X3 (E83) | B12 (E32) |
| Engine / modification: | 518i (113 Hp) | 2.5i (192 Hp) | 5.0 i V12 (350 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1989 year | 2003 year | 1988 year |
| Production end: | 1995 year | 2006 year | 1994 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | SUV | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11 l/100 km | 15.6 l/100 km | 19.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.8 l/100 km | 8.7 l/100 km | 8.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.6 l/100 km | 11.2 l/100 km | 10.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | 67 l | |
| Power: | 113 hp | 192 hp | 350 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 6000 rpm. | 5300 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 192 km/h | 208 km/h | 275 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 12.8 sec | 8.9 sec | 6.9 sec |
| Torque: | 162 Nm @ 4250 rpm. | 245 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 470 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M40B18 | M54B25 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1796 cm3 | 2494 cm3 | 4988 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l | 6.2 l | |
| Coolant: | 6.1 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | - | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 | 12 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 8.8 | 10.5 | 9.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 81 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 | |
| Length: | 4720 mm | 4569 mm | 5025 mm |
| Width: | 1751 mm | 1853 mm | |
| Height: | 1412 mm | 1674 mm | |
| Wheelbase: | 2761 mm | 2795 mm | 2945 mm |
| Front track: | 1470 mm | 1524 mm | |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1495 mm | 1542 mm | |
| Ride height(clearance): | 200 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 460 l | 500 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1560 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Coil spring | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension: | The depreciated rack | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1840 kg | 2240 kg | 2380 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1330 kg | 1815 kg | 1860 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | ||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | 235/55 R17 | 265/40 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | R17 |