The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16) vs. BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 71,000
€ 46,600
€ 71,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘ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 6.4 cm longer, 1.4 cm wider and 1.3 cm lower than the BMW 525xi.
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525xi
1469
1860
2060
1482
1846
2036
1860 mm
Width
1846 mm
2060 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2036 mm
1469 mm
Height
1482 mm
2968
4905
2888
4841
4905 mm
Length
4841 mm
2968 mm
Wheelbase
2888 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525xi
1940 kg
Kerb Weight
1720 kg
2455 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2205 kg
Weight Difference:
220 kg
11.34 %
General
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525xi
F10
Generation
E60
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525xi
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
N57-D30
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
345 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
345 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 525xi
700 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
700 NM
270 NM
BMW 525xi
Performance
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525xi
171 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 525xi
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5.62 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8 kg/bhp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
5.62 kg/bhp
8 kg/bhp
BMW 525xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525xi
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
48 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 525xi
40 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
737 mi
Range
537 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
737 mi
537 mi
BMW 525xi
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).
153.5 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
121.3 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 525xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 525xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
