The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 16)

€ 50,400
BMW 525i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 525i Touring
€ 74,400
 ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 16) ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 50,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 525i Touring is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring.
BMW 525i Touring
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
58.7
Blueprint BMW 525i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
57.2
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 16)
73.2
81.1
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
58.7 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint BMW 525i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
113.6
190.7
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 16)
116.9
193.4
190.7 in
Length
193.4 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525i Touring
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4497 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5721 lb
BMW 525i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
11.03 %
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 16)

General

BMW 525i Touring
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
E61
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 525i Touring
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
215 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
199 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

BMW 525i Touring
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring

▶ REPLAY
18.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
18.61 lb/hp
13.03 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525i Touring
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
27 mpg
38 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
506 mi
Range
702 mi
BMW 525i Touring
506 mi
702 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
127.6 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
162.9 kWh
127.6 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525i Touring
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft