The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 518d (13 - 14) vs. ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)

€ 39,900
BMW 518d (13 - 14) BMW 518d
€ 88,400
 ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..) ALPINA D5 S
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 518d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the ALPINA D5 S.
BMW 518d
ALPINA D5 S
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d (13 - 14)
73.2
82.4
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint BMW 518d (13 - 14)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)
117.1
195.1
193.2 in
Length
195.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 518d
ALPINA D5 S
3726 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5445 lb
BMW 518d (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
12.43 %
ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)

General

BMW 518d
ALPINA D5 S
F10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 518d
ALPINA D5 S
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 518d
141 hp
383 hp
ALPINA D5 S
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 518d
266 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 S

Performance

BMW 518d
ALPINA D5 S
133 mph
Maximum Speed
178 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 S

▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 lb/hp
BMW 518d
26.43 lb/hp
11.11 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 518d
ALPINA D5 S
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 518d
52 mpg
32 mpg
ALPINA D5 S
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
967 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 518d
967 mi
579 mi
ALPINA D5 S
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
150.2 kWh
BMW 518d
92.5 kWh
150.2 kWh
ALPINA D5 S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d (WLTP)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 518d
ALPINA D5 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data