The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)

€ 51,700
BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 530d
€ 71,000
 ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16) ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
€ 51,700
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 530d is 2.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo.
BMW 530d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
58.3
Blueprint BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
116.9
193.1
190.6 in
Length
193.1 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 530d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
3924 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5412 lb
BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.25 %
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)

General

BMW 530d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-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 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
232 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 530d
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

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

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 530d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 530d
34 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 530d
621 mi
737 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
144 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
144 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 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
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data