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

€ 87,900

€ 48,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,900
ⓘ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 Efficient Dynamics Edition is 0.8 inches shorter and 0 inches taller.
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
ALPINA D5 S
57.8
73.5
83.7
57.7
73.5
83.7
73.5 in
Width
73.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
57.7 in
117.1
194.3
117.1
195.1
194.3 in
Length
195.1 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
ALPINA D5 S
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb

Weight Difference:
694 lb
16.31 %

General
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
ALPINA D5 S
G30
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
ALPINA D5 S
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
B57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
187 hp
383 hp
ALPINA D5 S
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
295 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 S
Performance
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
ALPINA D5 S
146 mph
Maximum Speed
178 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 S
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19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 lb/hp
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
19.04 lb/hp
11.11 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
ALPINA D5 S
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
60 mpg
36 mpg
ALPINA D5 S
53 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
988 mi
Range
640 mi
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
988 mi
640 mi
ALPINA D5 S
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).
135.8 kWh
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
80.3 kWh
135.8 kWh
ALPINA D5 S
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
ALPINA D5 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1389 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data