The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes E 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 112,000

€ 56,300

€ 112,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,300
ⓘ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 400.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 400
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 400
4442 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
11.41 %

General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 400
G30
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 400
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N63-M30
Engine Code
M 276.820

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
600 hp
328 hp
Mercedes E 400
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 400
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 400
205 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 400
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7.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
7.4 lb/hp
12 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 400
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes E 400
16 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
410 mi
Range
489 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
410 mi
489 mi
Mercedes E 400
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).
142.1 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
195.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
Mercedes E 400
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 400
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