The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 16)
€ 54,200

€ 108,600

€ 54,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,600
ⓘ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 350 is just an inch shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes E 350
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
58
73
81.5
57.8
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
113.1
192.1
116.9
193.1
192.1 in
Length
193.1 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 350
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
13.28 %

General
Mercedes E 350
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 350
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
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-B44

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes E 350
302 hp
592 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes E 350
273 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes E 350
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
204 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
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12.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.43 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350
12.63 lb/hp
7.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes E 350
35 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
539 mi
Range
458 mi
Mercedes E 350
539 mi
458 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
179.9 kWh
Mercedes E 350
128.7 kWh
179.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data