The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)
€ 52,900

€ 112,000

€ 52,900
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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes E 300
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
57.8
72.9
81.3
57.7
73.5
83.7
72.9 in
Width
73.5 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
57.7 in
115.7
193.8
117.1
195.1
193.8 in
Length
195.1 in
115.7 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3649 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb

Weight Difference:
794 lb
17.87 %

General
Mercedes E 300
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
W213
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
N63-M30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes E 300
242 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes E 300
273 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes E 300
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 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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15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.4 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300
15.08 lb/hp
7.4 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes E 300
37 mpg
21 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
city
15 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
651 mi
Range
381 mi
Mercedes E 300
651 mi
381 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
210.3 kWh
Mercedes E 300
119.4 kWh
210.3 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1411 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data