The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 51,500
€ 112,000
€ 51,500
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 300 is 3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes E 300
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 300
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb
Weight Difference:
628 lb
14.14 %
General
Mercedes E 300
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
W212
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.952
Engine Code
N63-M30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes E 300
249 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes E 300
251 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes E 300
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
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15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.4 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300
15.32 lb/hp
7.4 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes E 300
35 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
city
16 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
539 mi
Range
410 mi
Mercedes E 300
539 mi
410 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
195.2 kWh
Mercedes E 300
128.7 kWh
195.2 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
