The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA D5 S Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

€ 45,400
BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 520i Touring
€ 90,400
 ALPINA D5 S Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA D5 S Touring
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 520i Touring is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA D5 S Touring.
BMW 520i Touring
ALPINA D5 S Touring
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA D5 S Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 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 Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint ALPINA D5 S Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
117.1
195.1
193.2 in
Length
195.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520i Touring
ALPINA D5 S Touring
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5754 lb
BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
12.04 %
ALPINA D5 S Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

General

BMW 520i Touring
ALPINA D5 S Touring
F11
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520i Touring
ALPINA D5 S Touring
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 Touring
181 hp
383 hp
ALPINA D5 S Touring
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
199 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 S Touring

Performance

BMW 520i Touring
ALPINA D5 S Touring
137 mph
Maximum Speed
176 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 S Touring

▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.71 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.8 lb/hp
11.71 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 S Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520i Touring
ALPINA D5 S Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
35 mpg
34 mpg
ALPINA D5 S Touring
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
649 mi
Range
613 mi
BMW 520i Touring
649 mi
613 mi
ALPINA D5 S Touring
Environmental Impact
127 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).
141.9 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
127 kWh
141.9 kWh
ALPINA D5 S Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520i Touring
ALPINA D5 S Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft