The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 530d Automatic (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)

€ 52,400
BMW 530d Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 530d
€ 71,000
 ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16) ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
€ 52,400
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 530d is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.2 inches lower.
BMW 530d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
57.6
Blueprint BMW 530d Automatic (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 530d Automatic (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 530d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5412 lb
BMW 530d Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.48 %
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)

General

BMW 530d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 530d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 530d
254 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 530d
413 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 530d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
15.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.4 lb/hp
BMW 530d
15.58 lb/hp
12.4 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 530d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 530d
44 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 530d
821 mi
737 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
109.1 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 530d
109.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 530d
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