The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes E 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 108,600
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 75,400
 Mercedes E 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes E 43 AMG
€ 108,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo is 1.5 inches shorter and 0.9 inches taller.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 43 AMG
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
73.2
81.1
57
Blueprint Mercedes E 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
73.2
81.3
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
57.8 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
116.9
193.1
Blueprint Mercedes E 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
115.7
194.6
193.1 in
Length
194.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 43 AMG
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5324 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.78 %
Mercedes E 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 43 AMG
F10
Generation
W213
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 43 AMG
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N63-B44
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
396 hp
at 6100 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
592 hp
396 hp
Mercedes E 43 AMG
590 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
590 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 43 AMG

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 43 AMG
204 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 43 AMG

▶ REPLAY
7.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.24 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
7.43 lb/hp
10.24 lb/hp
Mercedes E 43 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes E 43 AMG
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
458 mi
Range
500 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
458 mi
500 mi
Mercedes E 43 AMG
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).
155.3 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
179.9 kWh
155.3 kWh
Mercedes E 43 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes E 43 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data