The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
€ 54,100

€ 111,900

€ 54,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,900
ⓘ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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is 0.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
59.5
73
81.5
57.2
73.2
81.1
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
59.5 in
Height
57.2 in
113.1
192.7
116.9
193.4
192.7 in
Length
193.4 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.55 %

General
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
S212
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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-B44

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
201 hp
592 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
201 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.69 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
21.17 lb/hp
7.69 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
39 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
33 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
611 mi
Range
453 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
611 mi
453 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
123.4 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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
123.4 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 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