The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
€ 47,700
€ 71,000
€ 47,700
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. The BMW 525d is 6.4 cm shorter, 1.4 cm narrower and 1.3 cm taller than the ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo.
BMW 525d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
1482
1846
2036
1469
1860
2060
1846 mm
Width
1860 mm
2036 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2060 mm
1482 mm
Height
1469 mm
2888
4841
2968
4905
4841 mm
Length
4905 mm
2888 mm
Wheelbase
2968 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
1755 kg
Kerb Weight
1940 kg
2240 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2455 kg
Weight Difference:
185 kg
9.54 %
General
BMW 525d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
E60
Generation
F10
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
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
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
194 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
345 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525d
194 bhp
345 bhp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
400 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525d
400 NM
700 NM
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 525d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
143 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
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9.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.62 kg/bhp
BMW 525d
9.05 kg/bhp
5.62 kg/bhp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 525d
41 mpg
48 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
630 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 525d
630 mi
737 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 525d
141.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
