The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 16) vs. BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 74,400

€ 57,200

€ 74,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the BMW 525d Touring.
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 525d Touring
57.2
73.2
81.1
59
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.2 in
Height
59 in
116.9
193.4
117.1
194.6
193.4 in
Length
194.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 525d Touring
4497 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
13.47 %

General
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 525d Touring
F11
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 525d Touring
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
N57-D30
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
345 hp
228 hp
BMW 525d Touring
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 525d Touring
170 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 525d Touring
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13.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.07 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
13.03 lb/hp
17.07 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
46 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
38 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
702 mi
Range
804 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
702 mi
804 mi
BMW 525d 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
127.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft











47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft