The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xd Touring Automatic (08 - 08) vs. ALPINA D5 S Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)
€ 49,300

€ 90,900

€ 49,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,900
ⓘ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 525xd Touring is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the ALPINA D5 S Touring.
BMW 525xd Touring
ALPINA D5 S Touring
58.7
72.7
80.2
57.7
73.5
83.7
72.7 in
Width
73.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.7 in
Height
57.7 in
113.6
190.7
117.1
195.1
190.7 in
Length
195.1 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525xd Touring
ALPINA D5 S Touring
4090 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
8.85 %

General
BMW 525xd Touring
ALPINA D5 S Touring
E61
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525xd Touring
ALPINA D5 S Touring
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
B57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525xd Touring
194 hp
383 hp
ALPINA D5 S Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 525xd Touring
295 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 S Touring
Performance
BMW 525xd Touring
ALPINA D5 S Touring
142 mph
Maximum Speed
176 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525xd Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 S Touring
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21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.71 lb/hp
BMW 525xd Touring
21.08 lb/hp
11.71 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 S Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xd Touring
ALPINA D5 S Touring
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 525xd Touring
34 mpg
32 mpg
ALPINA D5 S Touring
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
621 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 525xd Touring
621 mi
579 mi
ALPINA D5 S Touring
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).
150.2 kWh
BMW 525xd Touring
144 kWh
150.2 kWh
ALPINA D5 S Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d (WLTP)
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xd Touring
ALPINA D5 S Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft









46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft