The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes E 200 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
€ 97,900

€ 47,900

€ 97,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,900
ⓘ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. The ALPINA B5 Touring is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes E 200 Station Wagon.
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes E 200 Station Wagon
58.7
72.7
80.6
58
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.7 in
Height
58 in
113.6
190.7
113.1
193.1
190.7 in
Length
193.1 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes E 200 Station Wagon
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.96 %

General
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes E 200 Station Wagon
E61
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes E 200 Station Wagon
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
S62-B44
Engine Code
M 274.920

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B5 Touring
493 hp
181 hp
Mercedes E 200 Station Wagon
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B5 Touring
516 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 200 Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes E 200 Station Wagon
193 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 200 Station Wagon
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8.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.13 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Touring
8.43 lb/hp
21.13 lb/hp
Mercedes E 200 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes E 200 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B5 Touring
19 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes E 200 Station Wagon
13 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
351 mi
Range
611 mi
ALPINA B5 Touring
351 mi
611 mi
Mercedes E 200 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
235 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).
113.6 kWh
ALPINA B5 Touring
235 kWh
113.6 kWh
Mercedes E 200 Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes E 200 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft










46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
55.2 cu ft