The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 98,800

€ 61,200

€ 98,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘ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. The ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
57.6
73.2
81.1
58
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
58 in
116.9
193.2
113.1
193.1
193.2 in
Length
193.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.44 %

General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
F11
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

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-M10
Engine Code
OM 642.858

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
500 hp
254 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
516 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
188 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
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8.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.49 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
8.14 lb/hp
17.49 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
38 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
22 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
15 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
399 mi
Range
592 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
399 mi
592 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
127.6 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
206.5 kWh
127.6 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft












47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52.5 cu ft