The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 95,400
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 53,000
 Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo is just 1.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
73.2
81.1
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.8 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
113.1
191.7
192.9 in
Length
191.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5027 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
13.03 %
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N63-M10
Engine Code
M 272.983
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
288 hp
at 6400 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
500 hp
288 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
191 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
8.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.28 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
8.8 lb/hp
13.28 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
22 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
15 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
585 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
403 mi
585 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
204.5 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).
161.1 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
204.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
406 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data