The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 111,900
€ 55,400
€ 111,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,400
ⓘ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 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 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 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.34 %
General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
F11
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N63-B44
Engine Code
OM 642.852

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
592 hp
228 hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
590 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
590 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
201 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
7.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
7.69 lb/hp
18.9 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
25 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
453 mi
Range
643 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
453 mi
643 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 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).
117.3 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
181.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 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



















