The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

€ 45,000
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 95,400
 ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B5
€ 45,000
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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B5.
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B5
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
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
57.9 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
113.1
191.7
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
113.7
190.6
191.7 in
Length
190.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B5
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.09 %
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

General

Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B5
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B5
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
M 271.860
Engine Code
S62-B44
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
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
229 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5

Performance

Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5

▶ REPLAY
18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
18.1 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
23 mpg
city
13 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
354 mi
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
482 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
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).
233 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
144 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data