The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
€ 54,200

€ 71,000

€ 54,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,000
ⓘ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 D5 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes E 350
ALPINA D5 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 D5 Bi-Turbo
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5412 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
10.83 %

General
Mercedes E 350
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 350
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.952
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 350
302 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes E 350
273 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes E 350
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
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12.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.4 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350
12.63 lb/hp
12.4 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes E 350
35 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
539 mi
Range
737 mi
Mercedes E 350
539 mi
737 mi
ALPINA D5 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes E 350
128.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350
ALPINA D5 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