The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
€ 46,100

€ 71,000

€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 520d is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo.
BMW 520d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.8
73.2
81.1
73.5 in
Width
73.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
58.2 in
Height
57.8 in
117.1
194.3
116.9
193.1
194.3 in
Length
193.1 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5412 lb

Weight Difference:
717 lb
16.76 %

General
BMW 520d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
G30
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520d
187 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520d
295 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 520d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
148 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
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19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.4 lb/hp
BMW 520d
19.04 lb/hp
12.4 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 520d
56 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
48 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
976 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 520d
976 mi
737 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 520d
86.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data