The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes E 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)

€ 99,200
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 54,200
 Mercedes E 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) Mercedes E 300
€ 99,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,200

ⓘ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 an inch longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes E 300.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 300
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
73.2
81.1
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
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 (12 - 15)
116.9
193.1
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
113.1
192.1
193.1 in
Length
192.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 300
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5203 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
9.03 %
Mercedes E 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 300
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 300
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N63-M20
Engine Code
M 276.952
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
249 hp
Mercedes E 300
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 300
198 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300

▶ REPLAY
8.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.07 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
8.25 lb/hp
16.07 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 300
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes E 300
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
458 mi
Range
495 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
495 mi
Mercedes E 300
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).
140.2 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
179.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes E 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 300
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