The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16) vs. BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 71,000

€ 51,700

€ 71,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,700
ⓘ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 530d.
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 530d
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 530d
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5412 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.25 %

General
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 530d
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 530d
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
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
232 hp
BMW 530d
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 530d
Performance
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 530d
171 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 530d
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12.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.91 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
12.4 lb/hp
16.91 lb/hp
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
40 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 530d
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
737 mi
Range
621 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
737 mi
621 mi
BMW 530d
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).
144 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
121.3 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 530d
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