The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
€ 44,900

€ 99,200

€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,200
ⓘ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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is just 1.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
57.9
73
81.5
57.8
73.2
81.1
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57.8 in
113.1
191.7
116.9
193.1
191.7 in
Length
193.1 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
13.03 %

General
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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-M20

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
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
168 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
141 mph
Maximum Speed
198 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.25 lb/hp
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
22.77 lb/hp
8.25 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
41 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
632 mi
Range
458 mi
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
632 mi
458 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
179.9 kWh
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
119.3 kWh
179.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data