The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)

€ 52,200
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
€ 99,200
 ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
€ 52,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC is just an inch shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
73
81.5
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
73.2
81.1
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
58 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
113.1
192.1
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)
116.9
193.1
192.1 in
Length
193.1 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.52 %
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.852
Engine Code
N63-M20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
228 hp
533 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
198 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
18.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.25 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
18.23 lb/hp
8.25 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
43 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
34 mpg
city
18 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
667 mi
Range
458 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
667 mi
458 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
179.9 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
113.1 kWh
179.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data