The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13) vs. ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)

€ 44,500
BMW 520d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13) BMW 520d BluePerformance
€ 71,000
 ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16) ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
€ 44,500
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 520d BluePerformance is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.2 inches lower.
BMW 520d BluePerformance
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
73.2
81.1
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint BMW 520d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
116.9
193.1
192.9 in
Length
193.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d BluePerformance
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
3748 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5412 lb
BMW 520d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
12.37 %
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)

General

BMW 520d BluePerformance
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520d BluePerformance
181 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 520d BluePerformance
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
140 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d BluePerformance
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 520d BluePerformance
50 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
925 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 520d BluePerformance
925 mi
737 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d BluePerformance
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data