The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

€ 50,900
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 525d
€ 87,900
 ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA D5 S
€ 50,900
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 525d 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 525d
ALPINA D5 S
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA D5 S 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 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
117.1
195.1
192.9 in
Length
195.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525d
ALPINA D5 S
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5445 lb
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7 %
ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

General

BMW 525d
ALPINA D5 S
F10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 525d
ALPINA D5 S
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525d
215 hp
383 hp
ALPINA D5 S
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 525d
332 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 S

Performance

BMW 525d
ALPINA D5 S
145 mph
Maximum Speed
178 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 S

▶ REPLAY
18.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 lb/hp
BMW 525d
18.4 lb/hp
11.11 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525d
ALPINA D5 S
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 525d
46 mpg
36 mpg
ALPINA D5 S
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
640 mi
BMW 525d
853 mi
640 mi
ALPINA D5 S
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
135.8 kWh
BMW 525d
104.9 kWh
135.8 kWh
ALPINA D5 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525d
ALPINA D5 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data