The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 87,900
€ 75,800
€ 87,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,800
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 550i.
ALPINA D5 S
BMW 550i
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
193.2
195.1 in
Length
193.2 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D5 S
BMW 550i
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.28 %
General
ALPINA D5 S
BMW 550i
G30
Generation
F10
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 550i
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
B57-D30
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA D5 S
383 hp
444 hp
BMW 550i
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA D5 S
590 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW 550i
Performance
ALPINA D5 S
BMW 550i
178 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D5 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
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11.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 S
11.11 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D5 S
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA D5 S
36 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 550i
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
640 mi
Range
473 mi
ALPINA D5 S
640 mi
473 mi
BMW 550i
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).
174.3 kWh
ALPINA D5 S
135.8 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D5 S
BMW 550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
