The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 99,200
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 50,600
 Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 99,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,600

ⓘ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 300 BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
73.2
81.1
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 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 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 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 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5016 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
13.28 %
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

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

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
458 mi
Range
539 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
539 mi
Mercedes E 300 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).
128.7 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
179.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 300 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