The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16) vs. BMW 535i Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 71,000

€ 53,400

€ 71,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,400
ⓘ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 535i
57.8
73.2
81.1
57.6
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
116.9
193.1
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 535i
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
5412 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.51 %

General
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 535i
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 535i
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
N57-D30
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
302 hp
BMW 535i
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 535i
Performance
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 535i
171 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 535i
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12.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.96 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
12.4 lb/hp
12.96 lb/hp
BMW 535i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 535i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
40 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 535i
34 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
737 mi
Range
572 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
737 mi
572 mi
BMW 535i
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 535i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 535i
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