The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 95,400
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 58,000
 Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,000

ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
73.2
81.1
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.8 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
113.1
192.1
192.9 in
Length
192.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5423 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4 %
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
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-M10
Engine Code
OM 642.858
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
500 hp
254 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC

Performance

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

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
22 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
15 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
643 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
403 mi
643 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
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).
117.3 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
204.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
406 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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