The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 88,400
ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..) ALPINA D5 S
€ 50,900
 BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 525d
€ 88,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900

ⓘ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
Blueprint ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive 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 525d xDrive 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 525d
4255 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5115 lb
ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7 %
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)

General

ALPINA D5 S
BMW 525d
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 525d
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
B57-D30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA D5 S
383 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA D5 S
590 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d

Performance

ALPINA D5 S
BMW 525d
178 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 S

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

▶ REPLAY
11.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.4 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 S
11.11 lb/hp
18.4 lb/hp
BMW 525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D5 S
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
ALPINA D5 S
32 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 525d
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
853 mi
ALPINA D5 S
579 mi
853 mi
BMW 525d
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).
104.9 kWh
ALPINA D5 S
150.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 6d (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D5 S
BMW 525d
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