The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16) vs. BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)

€ 71,000
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16) ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
€ 55,000
 BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19) BMW 525d
€ 71,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
73.2
81.1
58.2
Blueprint BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
116.9
193.1
Blueprint BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)
117.1
194.3
193.1 in
Length
194.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5412 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5060 lb
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
595 lb
13.91 %
BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)

General

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
F10
Generation
G30
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 525d
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
N57-D30
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
228 hp
BMW 525d
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 525d

Performance

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
171 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

▶ REPLAY
12.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
12.4 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
BMW 525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
48 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
40 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 525d
34 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
737 mi
Range
837 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
737 mi
837 mi
BMW 525d
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).
100.7 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
121.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data