The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
€ 46,600
€ 71,000
€ 46,600
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 525xi is 2.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo.
BMW 525xi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.8
73.2
81.1
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
113.7
190.6
116.9
193.1
190.6 in
Length
193.1 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525xi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5412 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
11.34 %
General
BMW 525xi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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 525xi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
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 525xi
215 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525xi
199 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 525xi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
145 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.4 lb/hp
BMW 525xi
17.64 lb/hp
12.4 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 525xi
29 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
537 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 525xi
537 mi
737 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
153.5 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 525xi
153.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xi
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
