The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i (10 - 11) vs. ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 43,800
€ 87,900
€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 523i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the ALPINA D5 S.
BMW 523i
ALPINA D5 S
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.7
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
116.9
192.9
117.1
195.1
192.9 in
Length
195.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
ALPINA D5 S
3803 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
10.62 %
General
BMW 523i
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 523i
ALPINA D5 S
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 523i
201 hp
383 hp
ALPINA D5 S
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 523i
199 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 S
Performance
BMW 523i
ALPINA D5 S
148 mph
Maximum Speed
178 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D5 S
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18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.92 lb/hp
11.11 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
ALPINA D5 S
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
36 mpg
ALPINA D5 S
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
572 mi
Range
640 mi
BMW 523i
572 mi
640 mi
ALPINA D5 S
Environmental Impact
144 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).
135.8 kWh
BMW 523i
144 kWh
135.8 kWh
ALPINA D5 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
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
