The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes E 63 AMG S 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT MCT (17 - ..)
€ 95,400

€ 122,700

€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 122,700
ⓘ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 shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes E 63 AMG S.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 63 AMG S
57.8
73.2
81.1
57.6
75.1
81.3
73.2 in
Width
75.1 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
116.9
192.9
115.7
196.4
192.9 in
Length
196.4 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 63 AMG S
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5633 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.25 %

General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 63 AMG S
F10
Generation
W213
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 63 AMG S
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 177
N63-M10
Engine Code
M 177.980

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 5750 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
500 hp
604 hp
Mercedes E 63 AMG S
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 63 AMG S
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 63 AMG S
191 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 63 AMG S
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8.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.26 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
8.8 lb/hp
7.26 lb/hp
Mercedes E 63 AMG S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 63 AMG S
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
22 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes E 63 AMG S
15 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
403 mi
Range
380 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
403 mi
380 mi
Mercedes E 63 AMG S
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).
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).
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
204.5 kWh
204.5 kWh
Mercedes E 63 AMG S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
406 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
436 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 63 AMG S
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