The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520i (13 - 16) vs. ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)

€ 41,500
BMW 520i (13 - 16) BMW 520i
€ 88,400
 ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..) ALPINA D5 S
€ 41,500
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

The BMW 520i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the ALPINA D5 S.
BMW 520i
ALPINA D5 S
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint BMW 520i (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)
117.1
195.1
193.2 in
Length
195.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520i
ALPINA D5 S
3682 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5445 lb
BMW 520i (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
13.47 %
ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)

General

BMW 520i
ALPINA D5 S
F10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520i
ALPINA D5 S
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
383 hp
ALPINA D5 S
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520i
199 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 S

Performance

BMW 520i
ALPINA D5 S
146 mph
Maximum Speed
178 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 S

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520i
ALPINA D5 S
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 520i
37 mpg
32 mpg
ALPINA D5 S
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
680 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 520i
680 mi
579 mi
ALPINA D5 S
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 520i
121.2 kWh
150.2 kWh
ALPINA D5 S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d (WLTP)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520i
ALPINA D5 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data