The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes E 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 108,600

€ 62,700

€ 108,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,700
ⓘ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. 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 400 d
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 400 d
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5611 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.5 %

General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 400 d
F10
Generation
W213
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 400 d
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
N63-B44
Engine Code
OM 656.929

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 3400 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
592 hp
335 hp
Mercedes E 400 d
590 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 400 d
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 400 d
204 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 400 d
▶ REPLAY
7.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.54 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
7.43 lb/hp
12.54 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 400 d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
43 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes E 400 d
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
458 mi
Range
565 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
565 mi
Mercedes E 400 d
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).
113.1 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
179.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes E 400 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 400 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data