The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 112,000
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 71,400
 Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes E 500
€ 112,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo is 3.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 500
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
73.5
83.7
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
73
81.5
73.5 in
Width
73 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.7 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
117.1
195.1
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
113.1
191.7
195.1 in
Length
191.7 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 500
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5346 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.71 %
Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 500
G30
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 500
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
N63-M30
Engine Code
M 273.970
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
600 hp
383 hp
Mercedes E 500
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 500
205 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

161 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500

▶ REPLAY
7.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.82 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
7.4 lb/hp
10.82 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
21 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes E 500
16 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
410 mi
Range
452 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
410 mi
452 mi
Mercedes E 500
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).
208.4 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
195.2 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data