The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes E 350 d Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 97,900
€ 58,000
€ 97,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B5 Touring is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes E 350 d Station Wagon.
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes E 350 d Station Wagon
58.7
72.7
80.6
58.1
72.9
81.3
72.7 in
Width
72.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
58.7 in
Height
58.1 in
113.6
190.7
115.7
194.2
190.7 in
Length
194.2 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes E 350 d Station Wagon
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5743 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.58 %
General
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes E 350 d Station Wagon
E61
Generation
S213
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes E 350 d Station Wagon
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
S62-B44
Engine Code
OM 656.929

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3400 rpm
ALPINA B5 Touring
493 hp
282 hp
Mercedes E 350 d Station Wagon
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B5 Touring
516 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 d Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes E 350 d Station Wagon
193 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 350 d Station Wagon
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8.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Touring
8.43 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 d Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes E 350 d Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
43 mpg
ALPINA B5 Touring
19 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes E 350 d Station Wagon
13 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
351 mi
Range
565 mi
ALPINA B5 Touring
351 mi
565 mi
Mercedes E 350 d 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).
113.1 kWh
ALPINA B5 Touring
235 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes E 350 d Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes E 350 d Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft










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

















