The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
€ 102,500

€ 50,700

€ 102,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,700
ⓘ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 0.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
57.2
73.2
81.1
58
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.2 in
Height
58 in
116.9
193.4
113.1
193.1
193.4 in
Length
193.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
4553 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5247 lb

Weight Difference:
617 lb
13.55 %

General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
F11
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N63-M20
Engine Code
M 274.920

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
533 hp
208 hp
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
538 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
196 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
8.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
8.54 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
25 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
453 mi
Range
601 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
453 mi
601 mi
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
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).
115.6 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
181.9 kWh
115.6 kWh
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft












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