The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13) vs. ALPINA B5 S Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 55,000

€ 97,900

€ 55,000
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 BlueTEC HYBRID 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 S Touring.
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 S 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 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 S Touring
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5633 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.33 %

General
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 S Touring
S212
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 S Touring
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.924
Engine Code
N62-B44

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
228 hp
523 hp
ALPINA B5 S Touring
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
553 lb‑ft
535 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 S Touring
144 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 S Touring
▶ REPLAY
18.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.95 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
18.86 lb/hp
7.95 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
53 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5 S Touring
52 mpg
city
13 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
833 mi
Range
351 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
833 mi
351 mi
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
235 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
90.4 kWh
235 kWh
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 S Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 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