The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)

€ 95,400
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B5 S
€ 73,900
 Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) Mercedes E 500
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,900

ⓘ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 500.
ALPINA B5 S
Mercedes E 500
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.6
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.8 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
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 500
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5445 lb
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.19 %
Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)

General

ALPINA B5 S
Mercedes E 500
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 S
Mercedes E 500
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N62-B44
Engine Code
M 278.922
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
523 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
535 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500

Performance

ALPINA B5 S
Mercedes E 500
197 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 S

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500

▶ REPLAY
7.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S
7.57 lb/hp
10.72 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 S
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 S
19 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes E 500
13 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
354 mi
Range
529 mi
ALPINA B5 S
354 mi
529 mi
Mercedes E 500
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).
178.2 kWh
ALPINA B5 S
233 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 S
Mercedes E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data