The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes E 63 AMG S Station Wagon 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT MCT (17- ..)
€ 97,900

€ 126,000

€ 97,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 126,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The ALPINA B5 Touring is 6.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes E 63 AMG S Station Wagon.
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes E 63 AMG S Station Wagon
58.7
72.7
80.6
58.1
75.1
81.3
72.7 in
Width
75.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
58.7 in
Height
58.1 in
113.6
190.7
115.7
196.9
190.7 in
Length
196.9 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes E 63 AMG S Station Wagon
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5875 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
8.94 %

General
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes E 63 AMG S Station Wagon
E61
Generation
S213
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes E 63 AMG S Station Wagon
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 177
S62-B44
Engine Code
M 177.980

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 5750 rpm
ALPINA B5 Touring
493 hp
604 hp
Mercedes E 63 AMG S Station Wagon
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA B5 Touring
516 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 63 AMG S Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes E 63 AMG S Station Wagon
193 mph
Maximum Speed
180 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 63 AMG S Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
8.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.56 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Touring
8.43 lb/hp
7.56 lb/hp
Mercedes E 63 AMG S Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes E 63 AMG S Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 Touring
19 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes E 63 AMG S Station Wagon
13 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
351 mi
Range
380 mi
ALPINA B5 Touring
351 mi
380 mi
Mercedes E 63 AMG S 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).
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Touring
235 kWh
204.5 kWh
Mercedes E 63 AMG S Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
444 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Touring
Mercedes E 63 AMG S Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft










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