The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 112,000
€ 71,200
€ 112,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,200
ⓘ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 500.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 500
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 500
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.47 %
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
Rear-wheel drive
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 with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N63-M30
Engine Code
M 278.922
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
600 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
443 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
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500
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7.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.45 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
7.4 lb/hp
10.45 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes E 500
16 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
410 mi
Range
559 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
410 mi
559 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).
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).
168.7 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
195.2 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
