The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 99,200
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 50,900
 Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 99,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900

ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
73.2
81.1
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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 (12 - 15)
116.9
193.1
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
113.1
191.7
193.1 in
Length
191.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5214 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
8.78 %
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N63-M20
Engine Code
OM 651.924
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
198 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
8.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
8.25 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
458 mi
Range
655 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
655 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
115.2 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
179.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 250 CDI 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