The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D5 S Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 520i Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 90,400

€ 41,900

€ 90,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘ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 Touring is 4.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the BMW 520i Touring.
ALPINA D5 S Touring
BMW 520i Touring
57.7
73.5
83.7
58.7
72.7
80.2
73.5 in
Width
72.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.7 in
Height
58.7 in
117.1
195.1
113.6
190.7
195.1 in
Length
190.7 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D5 S Touring
BMW 520i Touring
4486 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
816 lb
18.19 %

General
ALPINA D5 S Touring
BMW 520i Touring
G31
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D5 S Touring
BMW 520i Touring
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
B57-D30
Engine Code
N43-B20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
ALPINA D5 S Touring
383 hp
168 hp
BMW 520i Touring
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
ALPINA D5 S Touring
590 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 520i Touring
Performance
ALPINA D5 S Touring
BMW 520i Touring
176 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 S Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring
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11.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.85 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 S Touring
11.71 lb/hp
21.85 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D5 S Touring
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA D5 S Touring
34 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
613 mi
Range
621 mi
ALPINA D5 S Touring
613 mi
621 mi
BMW 520i Touring
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
132.6 kWh
ALPINA D5 S Touring
141.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D5 S Touring
BMW 520i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft