The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 95,400

€ 42,800

€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B5 is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B5
Mercedes E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.8
72.7
80.6
57.9
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.8 in
Height
57.9 in
113.7
190.6
113.1
191.7
190.6 in
Length
191.7 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5
Mercedes E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.09 %

General
ALPINA B5
Mercedes E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5
Mercedes E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
S62-B44
Engine Code
M 271.860

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 hp
181 hp
Mercedes E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
ALPINA B5
Mercedes E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
195 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.1 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
20.1 lb/hp
Mercedes E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5
Mercedes E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
13 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
354 mi
Range
489 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
489 mi
Mercedes E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
142.1 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
142.1 kWh
Mercedes E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5
Mercedes E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data