The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16) vs. BMW 525xd Automatic (08 - 08)
€ 71,000
€ 45,800
€ 71,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800
ⓘ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. The ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo is 2.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 525xd.
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525xd
57.8
73.2
81.1
58.3
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 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 525xd
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5412 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
9.54 %
General
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525xd
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525xd
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
N57-D30
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
194 hp
BMW 525xd
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525xd
Performance
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525xd
171 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xd
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12.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.94 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
12.4 lb/hp
19.94 lb/hp
BMW 525xd
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525xd
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
40 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525xd
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
737 mi
Range
630 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
737 mi
630 mi
BMW 525xd
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).
141.9 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
121.3 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 525xd
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525xd
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
