The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)
€ 97,900
€ 53,100
€ 97,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,100
ⓘ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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes E 300 CDI 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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.07 %
General
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
E61
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B5 Touring
493 hp
228 hp
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B5 Touring
516 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
193 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
8.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.61 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Touring
8.43 lb/hp
18.61 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B5 Touring
19 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
351 mi
Range
524 mi
ALPINA B5 Touring
351 mi
524 mi
Mercedes E 300 CDI 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).
144 kWh
ALPINA B5 Touring
235 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes E 300 CDI 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 300 CDI 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
