The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. ALPINA D5 S Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)

€ 66,100
BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i Touring
€ 90,900
 ALPINA D5 S Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..) ALPINA D5 S Touring
€ 66,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,900

ⓘ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 540i Touring is 0.6 inches shorter and 1.3 inches taller.
BMW 540i Touring
ALPINA D5 S Touring
59
Blueprint BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA D5 S Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73.5 in
Width
73.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
59 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.6
Blueprint ALPINA D5 S Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)
117.1
195.1
194.6 in
Length
195.1 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540i Touring
ALPINA D5 S Touring
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
5501 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5754 lb
BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
9.58 %
ALPINA D5 S Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)

General

BMW 540i Touring
ALPINA D5 S Touring
G31
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 540i Touring
ALPINA D5 S Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 540i Touring
335 hp
383 hp
ALPINA D5 S Touring
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 540i Touring
332 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 S Touring

Performance

BMW 540i Touring
ALPINA D5 S Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
176 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 S Touring

▶ REPLAY
12.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.71 lb/hp
BMW 540i Touring
12.11 lb/hp
11.71 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 S Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540i Touring
ALPINA D5 S Touring
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 540i Touring
30 mpg
32 mpg
ALPINA D5 S Touring
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 540i Touring
542 mi
579 mi
ALPINA D5 S Touring
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
150.2 kWh
BMW 540i Touring
147.7 kWh
150.2 kWh
ALPINA D5 S Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d (WLTP)
336 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540i Touring
ALPINA D5 S Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft
48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft