The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16) vs. BMW 520d (07 - 10)
€ 71,000

€ 38,200

€ 71,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo is 2.5 inches longer and 0.6 inches wider.
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
57.8
73.2
81.1
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
193.1
113.7
190.6
193.1 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
5412 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
783 lb
18.31 %

General
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
N57-D30
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
175 hp
BMW 520d
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
171 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d
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12.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.97 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
12.4 lb/hp
19.97 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
40 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 520d
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
737 mi
Range
853 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
737 mi
853 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
104.9 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
121.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data