The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 108,600

€ 49,100

€ 108,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,100
ⓘ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. The ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo is just an inch longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes E 250 CDI.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 250 CDI
57.8
73.2
81.1
58
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.8 in
Height
58 in
116.9
193.1
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 250 CDI
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
11.03 %

General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 250 CDI
F10
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 250 CDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N63-B44
Engine Code
OM 651.924

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
592 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI
590 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 250 CDI
204 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 250 CDI
▶ REPLAY
7.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.47 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
7.43 lb/hp
19.47 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
49 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI
18 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
458 mi
Range
764 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
764 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI
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).
98.8 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
179.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 250 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data