The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
€ 45,000

€ 99,200

€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,200
ⓘ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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY is just 1.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
57.9
73
81.5
57.8
73.2
81.1
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57.8 in
113.1
191.7
116.9
193.1
191.7 in
Length
193.1 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3638 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
761 lb
17.3 %

General
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
M 271.860
Engine Code
N63-M20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
229 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
148 mph
Maximum Speed
198 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
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18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.25 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
18.1 lb/hp
8.25 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
482 mi
Range
458 mi
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
482 mi
458 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
144 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).
179.9 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
144 kWh
179.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data