The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 17) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 115,300

€ 57,200

€ 115,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,200
ⓘ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 BlueTEC Station Wagon.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 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 BlueTEC Station Wagon
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
7.79 %

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

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 BlueTEC Station Wagon
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N63-M30
Engine Code
OM 642.850

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
600 hp
208 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
590 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
202 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
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7.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.72 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
7.79 lb/hp
20.72 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
33 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
16 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
406 mi
Range
509 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
406 mi
509 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 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).
148.1 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
197 kWh
148.1 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 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