The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 45,200
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance (12 - 13) BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
€ 74,400
 ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 16) ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 45,200
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance (12 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.2
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 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
57.2 in
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance (12 - 13)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 16)
116.9
193.4
193.2 in
Length
193.4 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
3935 lb
Curb Weight
4497 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5721 lb
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
12.5 %
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 16)

General

BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
F11
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
181 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
138 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring

▶ REPLAY
21.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
21.74 lb/hp
13.03 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
48 mpg
38 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
888 mi
Range
702 mi
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
888 mi
702 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
127.6 kWh
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
100.7 kWh
127.6 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft