The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 108,600

€ 57,700

€ 108,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,700
ⓘ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 350 BlueTEC.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
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 350 BlueTEC
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2 %

General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
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 BlueTEC
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N63-B44
Engine Code
OM 642.858

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
592 hp
249 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
590 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
204 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
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7.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.31 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
7.43 lb/hp
17.31 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
18 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
458 mi
Range
621 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
621 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
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).
121.3 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
179.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data