The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16) vs. BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 71,000
€ 61,200
€ 71,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘ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 3.1 cm shorter, 0.8 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the BMW 540i.
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 540i
1469
1860
2060
1479
1868
2126
1860 mm
Width
1868 mm
2060 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2126 mm
1469 mm
Height
1479 mm
2968
4905
2975
4936
4905 mm
Length
4936 mm
2968 mm
Wheelbase
2975 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 540i
1940 kg
Kerb Weight
1670 kg
2455 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2270 kg
Weight Difference:
270 kg
13.92 %
General
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 540i
F10
Generation
G30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 540i
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
N57-D30
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2998 CC
345 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
345 bhp
335 bhp
BMW 540i
700 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1380 rpm
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
700 NM
450 NM
BMW 540i
Performance
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 540i
171 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
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5.62 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.99 kg/bhp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
5.62 kg/bhp
4.99 kg/bhp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
48 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 540i
40 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
737 mi
Range
650 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
737 mi
650 mi
BMW 540i
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).
123.1 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
121.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
600 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
