The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 48,700

€ 87,900

€ 48,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,900
ⓘ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 530i is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the ALPINA D5 S.
BMW 530i
ALPINA D5 S
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.7
73.5
83.7
72.7 in
Width
73.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
57.7 in
113.7
190.6
117.1
195.1
190.6 in
Length
195.1 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530i
ALPINA D5 S
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb

Weight Difference:
694 lb
16.31 %

General
BMW 530i
ALPINA D5 S
E60
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530i
ALPINA D5 S
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
B57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 530i
268 hp
383 hp
ALPINA D5 S
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 530i
236 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 S
Performance
BMW 530i
ALPINA D5 S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
178 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 S
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13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 lb/hp
BMW 530i
13.28 lb/hp
11.11 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530i
ALPINA D5 S
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 530i
31 mpg
36 mpg
ALPINA D5 S
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
565 mi
Range
640 mi
BMW 530i
565 mi
640 mi
ALPINA D5 S
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
135.8 kWh
BMW 530i
145.8 kWh
135.8 kWh
ALPINA D5 S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530i
ALPINA D5 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data