The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 10) vs. ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)

€ 40,400
BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 10) BMW 520d
€ 71,000
 ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16) ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
€ 40,400
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 520d is 2.5 inches shorter and 0.6 inches narrower.
BMW 520d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
57.8
Blueprint BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
73.2
81.1
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
116.9
193.1
190.6 in
Length
193.1 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
3516 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5412 lb
BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
761 lb
17.79 %
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)

General

BMW 520d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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 N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520d
175 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520d
251 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 520d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
142 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
20.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.4 lb/hp
BMW 520d
20.09 lb/hp
12.4 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 520d
42 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 520d
777 mi
737 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 520d
115.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 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
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data