The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 520d Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 87,900
ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA D5 S
€ 48,400
 BMW 520d Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 520d
€ 87,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,400

ⓘ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 S is 0.8 inches longer and 0.5 inches lower.
ALPINA D5 S
BMW 520d
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
73.5
83.7
58.2
Blueprint BMW 520d Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73.5 in
Width
73.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.7 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
117.1
195.1
Blueprint BMW 520d Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
195.1 in
Length
194.3 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D5 S
BMW 520d
4255 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4949 lb
ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
650 lb
15.28 %
BMW 520d Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

ALPINA D5 S
BMW 520d
G30
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA D5 S
BMW 520d
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
B57-D30
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA D5 S
383 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA D5 S
590 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d

Performance

ALPINA D5 S
BMW 520d
178 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 S

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

▶ REPLAY
11.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 S
11.11 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
BMW 520d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D5 S
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
57 mpg
ALPINA D5 S
36 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 520d
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
640 mi
Range
1000 mi
ALPINA D5 S
640 mi
1000 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
84.3 kWh
ALPINA D5 S
135.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D5 S
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data