The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16) vs. BMW 550i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 71,000

€ 67,100

€ 71,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo is 2.5 inches longer and 0.6 inches wider.
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 550i
57.8
73.2
81.1
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 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 550i
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
5412 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
10.05 %

General
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 550i
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 550i
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
N57-D30
Engine Code
N62-B48
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
362 hp
BMW 550i
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
BMW 550i
Performance
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 550i
171 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 550i
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12.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.63 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
12.4 lb/hp
10.63 lb/hp
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
23 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
40 mpg
23 mpg
BMW 550i
34 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
737 mi
Range
423 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
737 mi
423 mi
BMW 550i
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).
195.2 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
121.3 kWh
195.2 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 550i
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