The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 9G-TRONIC (19 - 19) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 54,800
€ 95,400
€ 54,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes E 300 is 3.2 inches longer and 0.2 inches wider.
Mercedes E 300
ALPINA B5
57.8
72.9
81.3
57.8
72.7
80.6
72.9 in
Width
72.7 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
115.7
193.8
113.7
190.6
193.8 in
Length
190.6 in
115.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300
ALPINA B5
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.81 %
General
Mercedes E 300
ALPINA B5
W213
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300
ALPINA B5
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 264
Engine Series
M 264.920
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
268 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes E 300
268 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes E 300
273 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5
Performance
Mercedes E 300
ALPINA B5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5
▶ REPLAY
13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300
13.62 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes E 300
37 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
29 mpg
city
13 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
651 mi
Range
354 mi
Mercedes E 300
651 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
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).
233 kWh
Mercedes E 300
119.4 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1411 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
