The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
€ 48,600

€ 71,000

€ 48,600
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. The BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition is just 3.1 cm longer, 0.8 cm wider and 0.2 cm lower than the ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo.
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
1467
1868
2126
1469
1860
2060
1868 mm
Width
1860 mm
2126 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2060 mm
1467 mm
Height
1469 mm
2975
4936
2968
4905
4936 mm
Length
4905 mm
2975 mm
Wheelbase
2968 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1940 kg
2245 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2455 kg

Weight Difference:
325 kg
16.75 %

General
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
G30
Generation
F10
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
345 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
187 bhp
345 bhp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
400 NM
700 NM
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
146 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
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8.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.62 kg/bhp
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
8.64 kg/bhp
5.62 kg/bhp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
72 mpg
48 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
64 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
988 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
988 mi
737 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 Efficient Dynamics Edition
80.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
630 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
520 L











No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data