The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 112,000
€ 48,300
€ 112,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo is 3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
57.7
73.5
83.7
58
73
81.5
73.5 in
Width
73 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.7 in
Height
58 in
117.1
195.1
113.1
192.1
195.1 in
Length
192.1 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
4442 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
10.92 %
General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
G30
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N63-M30
Engine Code
M 274.920

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
600 hp
154 hp
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
205 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
3.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
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7.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.69 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
7.4 lb/hp
25.69 lb/hp
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
6 MPGe
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
16 mpg
city
20.6 lb
No data
highway
12.1 lb
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 lb
410 mi
Range
289 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
410 mi
289 mi
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
31.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
195.2 kWh
31.5 kWh
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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