The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

€ 52,700
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
€ 95,400
 ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B5
€ 52,700
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 250 BlueTEC is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B5.
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
73
81.5
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
72.7
80.6
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
113.1
192.1
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
113.7
190.6
192.1 in
Length
190.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5
4134 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.26 %
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

General

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.924
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5

Performance

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5
148 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5

▶ REPLAY
20.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
20.57 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
46 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
37 mpg
city
13 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
719 mi
Range
354 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
719 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
233 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
104.9 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data