The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 88,400
ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..) ALPINA D5 S
€ 42,400
 BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 520i
€ 88,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘ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 520i.
ALPINA D5 S
BMW 520i
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)
117.1
195.1
Blueprint BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
195.1 in
Length
192.9 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D5 S
BMW 520i
4255 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
12.69 %
BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13)

General

ALPINA D5 S
BMW 520i
G30
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA D5 S
BMW 520i
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
B57-D30
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA D5 S
383 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA D5 S
590 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i

Performance

ALPINA D5 S
BMW 520i
178 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 S

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i

▶ REPLAY
11.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.52 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 S
11.11 lb/hp
20.52 lb/hp
BMW 520i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D5 S
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA D5 S
32 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 520i
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
680 mi
ALPINA D5 S
579 mi
680 mi
BMW 520i
Environmental Impact
150.2 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).
121.2 kWh
ALPINA D5 S
150.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 6d (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D5 S
BMW 520i
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