The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 97,900

€ 48,300

€ 97,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B5 Touring is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
58.7
72.7
80.6
59.5
73
81.5
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.7 in
Height
59.5 in
113.6
190.7
113.1
192.7
190.7 in
Length
192.7 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.96 %

General
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
S62-B44
Engine Code
M 271.860

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B5 Touring
493 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B5 Touring
516 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
193 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
8.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Touring
8.43 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B5 Touring
19 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
13 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
351 mi
Range
459 mi
ALPINA B5 Touring
351 mi
459 mi
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 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).
151.6 kWh
ALPINA B5 Touring
235 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft










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