The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 13) vs. ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 40,800

€ 95,400

€ 40,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 S.
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B5 S
57.9
73
81.5
57.8
72.7
80.6
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
57.8 in
113.1
191.7
113.7
190.6
191.7 in
Length
190.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B5 S
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.03 %

General
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B5 S
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B5 S
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
M 271.860
Engine Code
N62-B44

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
181 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
181 hp
523 hp
ALPINA B5 S
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
199 lb‑ft
535 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 S
Performance
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B5 S
144 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 S
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19.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.57 lb/hp
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
19.67 lb/hp
7.57 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B5 S
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
33 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5 S
24 mpg
city
13 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
516 mi
Range
354 mi
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
516 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5 S
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
233 kWh
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
134.5 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B5 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data