The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)

€ 95,400
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B5
€ 51,800
 Mercedes E 250 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) Mercedes E 250 CDI
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B5 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes E 250 CDI.
ALPINA B5
Mercedes E 250 CDI
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
72.7
80.6
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.8 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
113.1
192.1
190.6 in
Length
192.1 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5
Mercedes E 250 CDI
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5313 lb
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.7 %
Mercedes E 250 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)

General

ALPINA B5
Mercedes E 250 CDI
E60
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5
Mercedes E 250 CDI
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
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 CDI

Performance

ALPINA B5
Mercedes E 250 CDI
195 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 CDI

▶ REPLAY
8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.24 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
20.24 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI
13 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
354 mi
Range
679 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
679 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI
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).
111 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
111 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5
Mercedes E 250 CDI
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