The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d Touring xDrive (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 16)
€ 52,400

€ 74,400

€ 52,400
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 530d Touring is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring.
BMW 530d Touring
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
58.7
72.7
80.2
57.2
73.2
81.1
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
58.7 in
Height
57.2 in
113.6
190.7
116.9
193.4
190.7 in
Length
193.4 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530d Touring
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4497 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
9.56 %

General
BMW 530d Touring
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
E61
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530d Touring
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 530d Touring
232 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 530d Touring
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
BMW 530d Touring
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
146 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
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17.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring
17.53 lb/hp
13.03 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530d Touring
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
33 mpg
38 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
604 mi
Range
702 mi
BMW 530d Touring
604 mi
702 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
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 530d Touring
148.1 kWh
127.6 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530d Touring
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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