The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 87,900

€ 45,100

€ 87,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA D5 S is 4.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
ALPINA D5 S
BMW 525d
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 525d
4255 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
13.47 %

General
ALPINA D5 S
BMW 525d
G30
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D5 S
BMW 525d
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
B57-D30
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA D5 S
383 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
ALPINA D5 S
590 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
ALPINA D5 S
BMW 525d
178 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d
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11.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.98 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 S
11.11 lb/hp
18.98 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D5 S
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA D5 S
36 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 525d
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
640 mi
Range
669 mi
ALPINA D5 S
640 mi
669 mi
BMW 525d
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).
133.7 kWh
ALPINA D5 S
135.8 kWh
133.7 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D5 S
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data