The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 82,600
€ 87,900
€ 82,600
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 BMW M550d 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
ALPINA D5 S
57.2
73.2
82.4
57.7
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
116.9
193.3
117.1
195.1
193.3 in
Length
195.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M550d
ALPINA D5 S
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.28 %
General
BMW M550d
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
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
376 hp
383 hp
ALPINA D5 S
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M550d
546 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 S
Performance
BMW M550d
ALPINA D5 S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
178 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M550d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D5 S
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11.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 lb/hp
BMW M550d
11.46 lb/hp
11.11 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M550d
ALPINA D5 S
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW M550d
38 mpg
36 mpg
ALPINA D5 S
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
702 mi
Range
640 mi
BMW M550d
702 mi
640 mi
ALPINA D5 S
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
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 M550d
127.6 kWh
135.8 kWh
ALPINA D5 S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M550d
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
