The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 59,300
€ 115,300
€ 59,300
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 350 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 350 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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5545 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
9.2 %
General
Mercedes E 350 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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 350 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
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
302 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
273 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
202 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
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14.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.79 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
14.05 lb/hp
7.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
30 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
city
16 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
638 mi
Range
406 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
638 mi
406 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
197 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
147.7 kWh
197 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 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
