The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (19 - ..)
€ 50,000

€ 112,000

€ 50,000
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 250 BlueTEC is 3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
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 250 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
10.67 %

General
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
W212
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 250 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-M30

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
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
152 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
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19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.4 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
19.74 lb/hp
7.4 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
52 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
city
15 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
815 mi
Range
388 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
815 mi
388 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).
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 250 BlueTEC
92.5 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 250 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data