The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - ..)
€ 48,300

€ 112,000

€ 48,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive is 3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
58
73
81.5
57.7
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58 in
Height
57.7 in
113.1
192.1
117.1
195.1
192.1 in
Length
195.1 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
10.92 %

General
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
W212
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
N63-M30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
154 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
154 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
199 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
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25.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.4 lb/hp
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
25.69 lb/hp
7.4 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
22 mpg
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
6 MPGe
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
20.6 lb
city
15 mpg
12.1 lb
highway
No data
44 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
289 mi
Range
388 mi
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
289 mi
388 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
31.5 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).
206.5 kWh
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
31.5 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
438 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data