The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 63 AMG S 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT MCT (17 - ..)

€ 95,400
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B5 S
€ 122,700
 Mercedes E 63 AMG S 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT MCT (17 - ..) Mercedes E 63 AMG S
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 122,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The ALPINA B5 S is 5.8 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes E 63 AMG S.
ALPINA B5 S
Mercedes E 63 AMG S
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.6
57.6
Blueprint Mercedes E 63 AMG S 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT MCT (17 - ..)
75.1
81.3
72.7 in
Width
75.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Mercedes E 63 AMG S 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT MCT (17 - ..)
115.7
196.4
190.6 in
Length
196.4 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5 S
Mercedes E 63 AMG S
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5633 lb
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
9.8 %
Mercedes E 63 AMG S 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT MCT (17 - ..)

General

ALPINA B5 S
Mercedes E 63 AMG S
E60
Generation
W213
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5 S
Mercedes E 63 AMG S
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 177
N62-B44
Engine Code
M 177.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 5750 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
523 hp
604 hp
Mercedes E 63 AMG S
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
535 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 63 AMG S

Performance

ALPINA B5 S
Mercedes E 63 AMG S
197 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 S

62 mph 62
mph

154 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 63 AMG S

▶ REPLAY
7.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.26 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S
7.57 lb/hp
7.26 lb/hp
Mercedes E 63 AMG S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5 S
Mercedes E 63 AMG S
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 S
19 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes E 63 AMG S
13 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
354 mi
Range
380 mi
ALPINA B5 S
354 mi
380 mi
Mercedes E 63 AMG S
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).
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 S
233 kWh
204.5 kWh
Mercedes E 63 AMG S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
436 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5 S
Mercedes E 63 AMG S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data