The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)

€ 50,900
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 520d
€ 88,400
 ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..) ALPINA D5 S
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,400

ⓘ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 is 0.8 inches shorter and 0.5 inches taller.
BMW 520d
ALPINA D5 S
58.2
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73.5 in
Width
73.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.2 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)
117.1
195.1
194.3 in
Length
195.1 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d
ALPINA D5 S
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5445 lb
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
12.17 %
ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)

General

BMW 520d
ALPINA D5 S
G30
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520d
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
187 hp
383 hp
ALPINA D5 S
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520d
295 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 S

Performance

BMW 520d
ALPINA D5 S
144 mph
Maximum Speed
178 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 S

▶ REPLAY
19.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 lb/hp
BMW 520d
19.98 lb/hp
11.11 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d
ALPINA D5 S
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 520d
56 mpg
32 mpg
ALPINA D5 S
48 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
976 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 520d
976 mi
579 mi
ALPINA D5 S
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
150.2 kWh
BMW 520d
86.4 kWh
150.2 kWh
ALPINA D5 S
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d (WLTP)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d
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