The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 13)
€ 95,400

€ 42,100

€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘ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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B5
Mercedes E 220 CDI 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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.34 %

General
ALPINA B5
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
S62-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
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 hp
168 hp
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
ALPINA B5
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
195 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
13 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
354 mi
Range
692 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
692 mi
Mercedes E 220 CDI 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).
109.1 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
109.1 kWh
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data