The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

€ 99,200
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 54,300
 Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 99,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,300

ⓘ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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
73.2
81.1
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4167 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5324 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.25 %
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 350 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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N63-M20
Engine Code
OM 642.856
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
228 hp
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
198 mph
Maximum Speed
152 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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
8.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.28 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
8.25 lb/hp
18.28 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
458 mi
Range
710 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
710 mi
Mercedes E 350 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).
144 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
179.9 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data