The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 220 CDI Station Wagon (13 - 14) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
€ 46,700

€ 102,500

€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,500
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is just 0.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Mercedes E 220 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
58
73
81.5
57.2
73.2
81.1
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
58 in
Height
57.2 in
113.1
193.1
116.9
193.4
193.1 in
Length
193.4 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 220 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
10.65 %

General
Mercedes E 220 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
S212
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 220 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
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 Station Wagon
168 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Mercedes E 220 CDI Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 220 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
137 mph
Maximum Speed
196 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 220 CDI Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
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24.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.54 lb/hp
Mercedes E 220 CDI Station Wagon
24.21 lb/hp
8.54 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 220 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes E 220 CDI Station Wagon
47 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
39 mpg
city
18 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
733 mi
Range
453 mi
Mercedes E 220 CDI Station Wagon
733 mi
453 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
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).
181.9 kWh
Mercedes E 220 CDI Station Wagon
102.8 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 220 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












55.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft