The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)

€ 95,400
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B5
€ 52,600
 Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,600

ⓘ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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B5
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
72.7
80.6
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
113.1
191.7
190.6 in
Length
191.7 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5247 lb
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.18 %
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)

General

ALPINA B5
Mercedes E 350 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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
S62-B44
Engine Code
OM 642.852
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 hp
261 hp
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

ALPINA B5
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
195 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.5 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
15.5 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
13 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
354 mi
Range
857 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
857 mi
Mercedes E 350 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).
119.3 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data