The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 88,400
ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..) ALPINA D5 S
€ 47,500
 BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 525i
€ 88,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA D5 S is 4.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 525i.
ALPINA D5 S
BMW 525i
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)
73.5
83.7
58.3
Blueprint BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
73.5 in
Width
72.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)
117.1
195.1
Blueprint BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
195.1 in
Length
190.6 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D5 S
BMW 525i
4255 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4861 lb
ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
10.88 %
BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)

General

ALPINA D5 S
BMW 525i
G30
Generation
E60
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA D5 S
BMW 525i
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
B57-D30
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
ALPINA D5 S
383 hp
215 hp
BMW 525i
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
ALPINA D5 S
590 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525i

Performance

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

200 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 S

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D5 S
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA D5 S
32 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 525i
28 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
524 mi
ALPINA D5 S
579 mi
524 mi
BMW 525i
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).
157.2 kWh
ALPINA D5 S
150.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 525i
Euro 6d (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D5 S
BMW 525i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data