The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D5 S Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 525i Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 90,400

€ 47,800

€ 90,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘ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 525i Touring.
ALPINA D5 S Touring
BMW 525i 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 525i Touring
4486 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
728 lb
16.23 %

General
ALPINA D5 S Touring
BMW 525i 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 525i Touring
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 Touring
383 hp
215 hp
BMW 525i Touring
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
ALPINA D5 S Touring
590 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525i Touring
Performance
ALPINA D5 S Touring
BMW 525i Touring
176 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 525i Touring
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11.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.48 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 S Touring
11.71 lb/hp
17.48 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D5 S Touring
BMW 525i Touring
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA D5 S Touring
34 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
613 mi
Range
551 mi
ALPINA D5 S Touring
613 mi
551 mi
BMW 525i 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).
149.7 kWh
ALPINA D5 S Touring
141.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D5 S Touring
BMW 525i 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