The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes E 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)

€ 95,400
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 56,300
 Mercedes E 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) Mercedes E 400
€ 95,400
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

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 400.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 400
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
73.2
81.1
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 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 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 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 400
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5181 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
10.53 %
Mercedes E 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 400
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 400
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N63-M10
Engine Code
M 276.820
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
500 hp
328 hp
Mercedes E 400
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 400

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 400
191 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 400

▶ REPLAY
8.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
8.8 lb/hp
12 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 400
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
22 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes E 400
15 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
489 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
403 mi
489 mi
Mercedes E 400
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).
142.1 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
204.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
Mercedes E 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
406 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
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data