The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

€ 87,900
ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA D5 S
€ 82,600
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) BMW M550d
€ 87,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600

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 1.8 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW M550d.
ALPINA D5 S
BMW M550d
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
73.5
83.7
57.2
Blueprint BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
73.5 in
Width
73.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.7 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
117.1
195.1
Blueprint BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.3
195.1 in
Length
193.3 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D5 S
BMW M550d
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5423 lb
ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.28 %
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

General

ALPINA D5 S
BMW M550d
G30
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 M550d
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
B57-D30
Engine Code
N57-S
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA D5 S
383 hp
376 hp
BMW M550d
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA D5 S
590 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
BMW M550d

Performance

ALPINA D5 S
BMW M550d
178 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 S

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550d

 REPLAY
11.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.46 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 S
11.11 lb/hp
11.46 lb/hp
BMW M550d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D5 S
BMW M550d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
38 mpg
ALPINA D5 S
36 mpg
38 mpg
BMW M550d
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
640 mi
Range
702 mi
ALPINA D5 S
640 mi
702 mi
BMW M550d
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).
127.6 kWh
ALPINA D5 S
135.8 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW M550d
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D5 S
BMW M550d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data