The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
€ 95,400

€ 46,900

€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B5 S is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC.
ALPINA B5 S
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
57.8
72.7
80.6
58
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.8 in
Height
58 in
113.7
190.6
113.1
192.1
190.6 in
Length
192.1 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 S
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5170 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.95 %

General
ALPINA B5 S
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 S
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N62-B44
Engine Code
OM 651.924

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
523 hp
168 hp
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
535 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
Performance
ALPINA B5 S
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
197 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
7.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.1 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S
7.57 lb/hp
23.1 lb/hp
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 S
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ALPINA B5 S
19 mpg
52 mpg
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
13 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
354 mi
Range
815 mi
ALPINA B5 S
354 mi
815 mi
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
233 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).
92.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 S
233 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 S
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data