The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 87,900
€ 47,100
€ 87,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA D5 S is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 525d.
ALPINA D5 S
BMW 525d
57.7
73.5
83.7
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.5 in
Width
73.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.7 in
Height
57.6 in
117.1
195.1
116.9
192.9
195.1 in
Length
192.9 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D5 S
BMW 525d
4255 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5104 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.78 %
General
ALPINA D5 S
BMW 525d
G30
Generation
F10
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 525d
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
B57-D30
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA D5 S
383 hp
201 hp
BMW 525d
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA D5 S
590 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
ALPINA D5 S
BMW 525d
178 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D5 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
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11.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 S
11.11 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D5 S
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA D5 S
36 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 525d
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
640 mi
Range
713 mi
ALPINA D5 S
640 mi
713 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).
125.5 kWh
ALPINA D5 S
135.8 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D5 S
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
