The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI (13 - 14)
€ 112,000
€ 46,600
€ 112,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘ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 250 CDI.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 250 CDI
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 250 CDI
4442 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
12.4 %
General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 250 CDI
G30
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 250 CDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N63-M30
Engine Code
OM 651.924
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
600 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 250 CDI
205 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
3.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 250 CDI
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7.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
7.4 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
49 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI
16 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
410 mi
Range
764 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
410 mi
764 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI
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).
98.8 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
195.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 250 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
