The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) vs. ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)

€ 81,300
BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) BMW M550d BluePerformance
€ 88,400
 ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..) ALPINA D5 S
€ 81,300
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 BMW M550d BluePerformance is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the ALPINA D5 S.
BMW M550d BluePerformance
ALPINA D5 S
57.2
Blueprint BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.2 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
116.9
193.3
Blueprint ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)
117.1
195.1
193.3 in
Length
195.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M550d BluePerformance
ALPINA D5 S
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5445 lb
BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.03 %
ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)

General

BMW M550d BluePerformance
ALPINA D5 S
F10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 M550d BluePerformance
ALPINA D5 S
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-S
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M550d BluePerformance
376 hp
383 hp
ALPINA D5 S
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M550d BluePerformance
546 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 S

Performance

BMW M550d BluePerformance
ALPINA D5 S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
178 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 S

▶ REPLAY
11.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 lb/hp
BMW M550d BluePerformance
11.55 lb/hp
11.11 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M550d BluePerformance
ALPINA D5 S
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW M550d BluePerformance
37 mpg
32 mpg
ALPINA D5 S
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW M550d BluePerformance
690 mi
579 mi
ALPINA D5 S
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
150.2 kWh
BMW M550d BluePerformance
129.6 kWh
150.2 kWh
ALPINA D5 S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d (WLTP)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M550d BluePerformance
ALPINA D5 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data