The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes E 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 99,200

€ 63,100

€ 99,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,100
ⓘ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 450
57.8
73.2
81.1
57.8
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
116.9
193.1
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 450
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5478 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.53 %

General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 450
F10
Generation
W213
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 450
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N63-M20
Engine Code
M 276.823

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
533 hp
362 hp
Mercedes E 450
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
538 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 450
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 450
198 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 450
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8.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.24 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
8.25 lb/hp
11.24 lb/hp
Mercedes E 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 450
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes E 450
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
458 mi
Range
488 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
488 mi
Mercedes E 450
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).
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).
159.2 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
179.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes E 450
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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