The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16) vs. BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 71,000
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16) ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
€ 42,600
 BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13) BMW 520d
€ 71,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600

ⓘ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 ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo is 0.2 inches longer and 0.2 inches taller.
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
73.2
81.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13)
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
116.9
193.1
Blueprint BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13)
116.9
192.9
193.1 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
5412 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4927 lb
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
12.37 %
BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13)

General

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d

Performance

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
171 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

▶ REPLAY
12.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.71 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
12.4 lb/hp
20.71 lb/hp
BMW 520d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
40 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 520d
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
737 mi
Range
836 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
737 mi
836 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).
107 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
121.3 kWh
107 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data