The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B5 Touring Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 56,500
€ 97,900
€ 56,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Touring.
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Touring
59.5
73
81.5
58.7
72.7
80.6
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.5 in
Height
58.7 in
113.1
192.7
113.6
190.7
192.7 in
Length
190.7 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Touring
4233 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.82 %
General
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Touring
S212
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.952
Engine Code
S62-B44
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
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
249 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5 Touring
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
251 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Touring
151 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 Touring
▶ REPLAY
17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.43 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
17 lb/hp
8.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Touring
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
30 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5 Touring
23 mpg
city
13 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
638 mi
Range
351 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
638 mi
351 mi
ALPINA B5 Touring
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
235 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
147.7 kWh
235 kWh
ALPINA B5 Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
55.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
