The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 87,900
€ 63,800
€ 87,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,800
ⓘ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 540i
57.7
73.5
83.7
58.2
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
117.1
195.1
117.1
194.3
195.1 in
Length
194.3 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D5 S
BMW 540i
4255 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
10.11 %
General
ALPINA D5 S
BMW 540i
G30
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D5 S
BMW 540i
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
B57-D30
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA D5 S
383 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
ALPINA D5 S
590 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
ALPINA D5 S
BMW 540i
178 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D5 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
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11.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.42 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 S
11.11 lb/hp
11.42 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D5 S
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA D5 S
36 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 540i
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
640 mi
Range
613 mi
ALPINA D5 S
640 mi
613 mi
BMW 540i
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).
130.7 kWh
ALPINA D5 S
135.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D5 S
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
