The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i (07 - 10) vs. ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 56,100
€ 87,900
€ 56,100
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 540i is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the ALPINA D5 S.
BMW 540i
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 540i
ALPINA D5 S
3803 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
10.62 %
General
BMW 540i
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 manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540i
ALPINA D5 S
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
BMW N62
Engine Series
N62-B40
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 540i
302 hp
383 hp
ALPINA D5 S
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 540i
288 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 S
Performance
BMW 540i
ALPINA D5 S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
178 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D5 S
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12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 lb/hp
BMW 540i
12.59 lb/hp
11.11 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
ALPINA D5 S
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 540i
22 mpg
36 mpg
ALPINA D5 S
15 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
414 mi
Range
640 mi
BMW 540i
414 mi
640 mi
ALPINA D5 S
Environmental Impact
198.9 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 540i
198.9 kWh
135.8 kWh
ALPINA D5 S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
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
