The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 528i (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)

€ 45,300
BMW 528i (11 - 13) BMW 528i
€ 71,000
 ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16) ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
€ 45,300
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 528i is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.2 inches lower.
BMW 528i
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
57.6
Blueprint BMW 528i (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
73.2
81.1
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint BMW 528i (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
116.9
193.1
192.9 in
Length
193.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 528i
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
3715 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5412 lb
BMW 528i (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
13.14 %
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)

General

BMW 528i
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 528i
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 528i
242 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 528i
258 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 528i
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 528i

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
15.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.4 lb/hp
BMW 528i
15.35 lb/hp
12.4 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 528i
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 528i
35 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
639 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 528i
639 mi
737 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 528i
128.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 528i
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data