The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes E 220 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
€ 95,400
€ 50,100
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the ALPINA B5 is 3.2 inches shorter and 0.2 inches narrower.
ALPINA B5
Mercedes E 220 d
57.8
72.7
80.6
57.8
72.9
81.3
72.7 in
Width
72.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
113.7
190.6
115.7
193.8
190.6 in
Length
193.8 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5
Mercedes E 220 d
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5236 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.34 %
General
ALPINA B5
Mercedes E 220 d
E60
Generation
W213
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5
Mercedes E 220 d
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
S62-B44
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
191 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 hp
191 hp
Mercedes E 220 d
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 220 d
Performance
ALPINA B5
Mercedes E 220 d
195 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 220 d
▶ REPLAY
8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
20.03 lb/hp
Mercedes E 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5
Mercedes E 220 d
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes E 220 d
13 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
354 mi
Range
723 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
723 mi
Mercedes E 220 d
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).
88.5 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes E 220 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5
Mercedes E 220 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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