The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 16) vs. BMW 520d Touring Automatic (07 - 10)

€ 74,400
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 16) ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 42,900
 BMW 520d Touring Automatic (07 - 10) BMW 520d Touring
€ 74,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring is 2.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the BMW 520d Touring.
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 520d Touring
57.2
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 16)
73.2
81.1
58.7
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.2 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 16)
116.9
193.4
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
113.6
190.7
193.4 in
Length
190.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 520d Touring
4497 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
761 lb
16.92 %
BMW 520d Touring Automatic (07 - 10)

General

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 520d Touring
F11
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 520d Touring
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
N57-D30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
345 hp
175 hp
BMW 520d Touring
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
516 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring

Performance

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 520d Touring
170 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

▶ REPLAY
13.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.35 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
13.03 lb/hp
21.35 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
38 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
702 mi
Range
750 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
702 mi
750 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
119.3 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
127.6 kWh
119.3 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft