The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 535i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)

€ 56,000
BMW 535i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 535i
€ 71,000
 ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16) ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
€ 56,000
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 535i is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.2 inches lower.
BMW 535i
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
57.6
Blueprint BMW 535i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 535i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
116.9
193.1
192.9 in
Length
193.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 535i
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5412 lb
BMW 535i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.14 %
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)

General

BMW 535i
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 535i
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 535i
302 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 535i
295 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 535i
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535i

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
13.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.4 lb/hp
BMW 535i
13.43 lb/hp
12.4 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 535i
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 535i
29 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
544 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 535i
544 mi
737 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
151.6 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 535i
151.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 535i
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data