The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes E 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)

€ 99,200
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 52,900
 Mercedes E 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19) Mercedes E 300
€ 99,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,900

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo is 0.7 inches shorter and 0.3 inches wider.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 300
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
73.2
81.1
57.8
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)
72.9
81.3
73.2 in
Width
72.9 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
116.9
193.1
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)
115.7
193.8
193.1 in
Length
193.8 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 300
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5060 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
750 lb
17.05 %
Mercedes E 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 300
F10
Generation
W213
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 300
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N63-M20
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
242 hp
Mercedes E 300
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300

Performance

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

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 300
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes E 300
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
458 mi
Range
651 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
651 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).
119.4 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
179.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes E 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data