The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 112,000

€ 57,700

€ 112,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,700
ⓘ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 350 BlueTEC.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
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 350 BlueTEC
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.97 %

General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
G30
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N63-M30
Engine Code
OM 642.858

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
600 hp
249 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
205 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
3.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
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7.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.31 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
7.4 lb/hp
17.31 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
16 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
410 mi
Range
621 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
410 mi
621 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
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).
121.3 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
195.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data