The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 87,900
€ 41,900
€ 87,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘ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 S is 4.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 523i.
ALPINA D5 S
BMW 523i
57.7
73.5
83.7
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.5 in
Width
72.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.7 in
Height
57.8 in
117.1
195.1
113.7
190.6
195.1 in
Length
190.6 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D5 S
BMW 523i
4255 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
728 lb
17.11 %
General
ALPINA D5 S
BMW 523i
G30
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D5 S
BMW 523i
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
B57-D30
Engine Code
N53-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
ALPINA D5 S
383 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA D5 S
590 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
ALPINA D5 S
BMW 523i
178 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D5 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
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11.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.86 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 S
11.11 lb/hp
18.86 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D5 S
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA D5 S
36 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
640 mi
Range
565 mi
ALPINA D5 S
640 mi
565 mi
BMW 523i
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).
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).
145.8 kWh
ALPINA D5 S
135.8 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D5 S
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
