The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 53,800
€ 115,300
€ 53,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 115,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
59.5
73
81.5
57.7
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
59.5 in
Height
57.7 in
113.1
192.7
117.1
195.1
192.7 in
Length
195.1 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5368 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb
Weight Difference:
617 lb
13.2 %
General
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
S212
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
249 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
251 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
202 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.79 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
16.29 lb/hp
7.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
33 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
25 mpg
city
16 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
700 mi
Range
406 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
700 mi
406 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
197 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
134.5 kWh
197 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft
55.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft
