The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)

€ 46,900
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15) Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
€ 95,400
 ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 46,900
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC is just 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
73
81.5
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
73.2
81.1
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
58 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
113.1
192.1
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
116.9
192.9
192.1 in
Length
192.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3880 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5170 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
11.78 %
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)

General

Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.924
Engine Code
N63-M10
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
168 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
295 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
143 mph
Maximum Speed
191 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
23.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 lb/hp
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
23.1 lb/hp
8.8 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
52 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
city
15 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
815 mi
Range
403 mi
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
815 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
204.5 kWh
Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
92.5 kWh
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
406 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 220 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data