The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

€ 102,500
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 73,500
 Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
€ 102,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,500

ⓘ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 500 Station Wagon.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
57.2
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
73.2
81.1
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.2 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
116.9
193.4
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
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 500 Station Wagon
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5688 lb
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.87 %
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

General

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 500 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 500 Station Wagon
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N63-M20
Engine Code
M 278.922
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
533 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
538 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon

Performance

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
196 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
8.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.89 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
8.54 lb/hp
10.89 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
25 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
453 mi
Range
534 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
453 mi
534 mi
Mercedes E 500 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).
176.2 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
181.9 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 500 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