The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
€ 60,400

€ 71,000

€ 60,400
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 535d is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.2 inches lower.
BMW 535d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
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
116.9
192.9
116.9
193.1
192.9 in
Length
193.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 535d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5280 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5412 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.6 %

General
BMW 535d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 535d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 535d
309 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 535d
465 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 535d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
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13.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.4 lb/hp
BMW 535d
13.34 lb/hp
12.4 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 535d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 535d
41 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
35 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
763 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 535d
763 mi
737 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 535d
117.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 535d
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data