The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 528i Touring Automatic (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 16)

€ 50,500
BMW 528i Touring Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 528i Touring
€ 74,400
 ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 16) ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 50,500
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 528i Touring is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
BMW 528i Touring
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.6
Blueprint BMW 528i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.2
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 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
57.2 in
Blueprint BMW 528i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 16)
116.9
193.4
193.2 in
Length
193.4 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 528i Touring
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4497 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5721 lb
BMW 528i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
11.76 %
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 16)

General

BMW 528i Touring
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
F11
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 528i Touring
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
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 Touring
242 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 528i Touring
258 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

BMW 528i Touring
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
152 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 528i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring

▶ REPLAY
16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 lb/hp
BMW 528i Touring
16.4 lb/hp
13.03 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 528i Touring
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 528i Touring
35 mpg
38 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
639 mi
Range
702 mi
BMW 528i Touring
639 mi
702 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
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).
127.6 kWh
BMW 528i Touring
128.7 kWh
127.6 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 528i Touring
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft