The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 87,900
ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA D5 S
€ 73,800
 Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 87,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,800

ⓘ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 D5 S is 3.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA D5 S
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
73.5
83.7
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73
81.5
73.5 in
Width
73 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.7 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
117.1
195.1
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
113.1
191.7
195.1 in
Length
191.7 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D5 S
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
ALPINA D5 S AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.76 %
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

ALPINA D5 S
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
G30
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA D5 S
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
B57-D30
Engine Code
M 278.922
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA D5 S
383 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA D5 S
590 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

ALPINA D5 S
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
178 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 S

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
11.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.89 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 S
11.11 lb/hp
10.89 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D5 S
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA D5 S
36 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
640 mi
Range
529 mi
ALPINA D5 S
640 mi
529 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
178.2 kWh
ALPINA D5 S
135.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D5 S
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data