The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 S Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 97,900

€ 52,300

€ 97,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ALPINA B5 S Touring is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon.
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
58.7
72.7
80.6
58
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.7 in
Height
58 in
113.6
190.7
113.1
193.1
190.7 in
Length
193.1 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
E61
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
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
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B5 S Touring
523 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B5 S Touring
535 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
194 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 S Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
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7.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.68 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S Touring
7.95 lb/hp
20.68 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
45 mpg
ALPINA B5 S Touring
19 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
13 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
351 mi
Range
705 mi
ALPINA B5 S Touring
351 mi
705 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
235 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).
107 kWh
ALPINA B5 S Touring
235 kWh
107 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft










46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
55.2 cu ft