The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 17) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 115,300

€ 56,300

€ 115,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring is 2.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
57.7
73.5
83.7
59.5
73
81.5
73.5 in
Width
73 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.7 in
Height
59.5 in
117.1
195.1
113.1
192.7
195.1 in
Length
192.7 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
12.97 %

General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
G31
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N63-M30
Engine Code
M 272.983

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
288 hp
at 6400 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
600 hp
288 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
590 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
202 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
7.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.13 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
7.79 lb/hp
14.13 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
27 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
16 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
406 mi
Range
578 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
406 mi
578 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
197 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).
162.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
197 kWh
162.9 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft











48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
55.2 cu ft