The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 115,300

€ 62,600

€ 115,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,600
ⓘ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. The ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring is 2 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
57.7
73.5
83.7
58
73
81.5
73.5 in
Width
73 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.7 in
Height
58 in
117.1
195.1
113.1
193.1
195.1 in
Length
193.1 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5501 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
8.73 %

General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 400 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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N63-M30
Engine Code
M 276.820

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
600 hp
328 hp
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
590 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
202 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
7.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.01 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
7.79 lb/hp
13.01 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
16 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
406 mi
Range
431 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
406 mi
431 mi
Mercedes E 400 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).
161.1 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
197 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft











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