The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530xd Automatic (07 - 08) vs. ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)
€ 50,700
€ 88,400
€ 50,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,400
ⓘ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 530xd is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the ALPINA D5 S.
BMW 530xd
ALPINA D5 S
58.3
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
58.3 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 530xd
ALPINA D5 S
3924 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.78 %
General
BMW 530xd
ALPINA D5 S
E60
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530xd
ALPINA D5 S
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 530xd
232 hp
383 hp
ALPINA D5 S
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 530xd
369 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 S
Performance
BMW 530xd
ALPINA D5 S
149 mph
Maximum Speed
178 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530xd
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D5 S
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16.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 lb/hp
BMW 530xd
16.91 lb/hp
11.11 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530xd
ALPINA D5 S
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 530xd
34 mpg
32 mpg
ALPINA D5 S
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
621 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 530xd
621 mi
579 mi
ALPINA D5 S
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).
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).
150.2 kWh
BMW 530xd
144 kWh
150.2 kWh
ALPINA D5 S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d (WLTP)
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530xd
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
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
