Car comparison

Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0dvsBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alpina XD3 (G01)

3.0d

388 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2018-2021
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

M550d

400 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d

  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Lightest
    1,955 kg
    4,310 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    205 hp/t
    153 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    267 km/h
    166 mph
  • Highest torque
    770 Nm
    568 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    986 km
    612 mi
  • Best performance score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0dBMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
Power
388hp289kW
400hp298kW
Torque
770Nm568lb-ft
760Nm561lb-ft
Curb weight
1,970kg4,343lb
1,955kg4,310lb
Gross weight
2,550kg5,622lb
2,620kg5,776lb
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.9s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
48.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
16.9s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
391Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
389Nm/t260lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
986km612mi
Calculated
985km612mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,718mm186in
4,962mm195in
Width
1,897mm75in
1,868mm74in
Height
1,655mm65in
1,488mm59in
Wheelbase
2,864mm113in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,614mm64in
-
Rear track
1,628mm64in
-
Trunk volume
550L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
66L
CO2 emissions-
176g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0dBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550dPowerTorque
  • Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d4,000-5,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm5,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d4,400 rpm2,000-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0dBMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.9 s
14.6 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
110 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
388 hp
289 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
400 hp
298 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d has 12 hp more than Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0d.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0d and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
760 Nm
561 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
1,955 kg
4,310 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
267 km/h
166 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d4.6 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d4.6 s

Although BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d has more power, Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
986 km
612 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
985 km
612 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
388 hp
289 kW
4.6 s
267 km/h
166 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
400 hp
298 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,718 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 in
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,962 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
4.6 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
4.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0dBMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
Power
388 hp
289 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
760 Nm
561 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.6 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,718 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,962 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
Range score
986 km
612 mi
985 km
612 mi
CO2 score
-
176 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina XD3 (G01) 3.0dBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0d

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 0 km (0 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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