The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10) vs. ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)

€ 45,100
BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10) BMW 525d
€ 71,000
 ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16) ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
€ 45,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 525d is 2.5 inches shorter and 0.6 inches narrower.
BMW 525d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
57.8
Blueprint BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
73.2
81.1
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
116.9
193.1
190.6 in
Length
193.1 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
3682 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5412 lb
BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
595 lb
13.91 %
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)

General

BMW 525d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 525d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525d
194 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525d
295 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 525d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
146 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
18.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.4 lb/hp
BMW 525d
18.98 lb/hp
12.4 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 525d
36 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
669 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 525d
669 mi
737 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 525d
133.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data