The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring Automatic (07 - 10) vs. ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 16)
€ 42,900

€ 74,400

€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 520d Touring is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring.
BMW 520d Touring
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
58.7
72.7
80.2
57.2
73.2
81.1
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
58.7 in
Height
57.2 in
113.6
190.7
116.9
193.4
190.7 in
Length
193.4 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d Touring
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4497 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb

Weight Difference:
761 lb
16.92 %

General
BMW 520d Touring
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
E61
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Touring
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
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 Touring
175 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
258 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
BMW 520d Touring
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
139 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
21.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
21.35 lb/hp
13.03 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
41 mpg
38 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
750 mi
Range
702 mi
BMW 520d Touring
750 mi
702 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
127.6 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
119.3 kWh
127.6 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft