The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
€ 49,100

€ 71,000

€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,000
ⓘ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 250 CDI is just an inch shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes E 250 CDI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
58
73
81.5
57.8
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
113.1
192.1
116.9
193.1
192.1 in
Length
193.1 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 250 CDI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
3913 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5412 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.51 %

General
Mercedes E 250 CDI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 250 CDI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.924
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 250 CDI
201 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes E 250 CDI
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes E 250 CDI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
150 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
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19.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.4 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI
19.47 lb/hp
12.4 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 250 CDI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI
49 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
40 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
764 mi
Range
737 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI
764 mi
737 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI
98.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 250 CDI
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data