The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 13) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 54,700

€ 112,000

€ 54,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC is 3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
58
73
81.5
57.7
73.5
83.7
73 in
Width
73.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58 in
Height
57.7 in
113.1
192.1
117.1
195.1
192.1 in
Length
195.1 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.46 %

General
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
W212
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 350 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-M30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
249 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
600 hp
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
249 hp
600 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
16.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.4 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
16.69 lb/hp
7.4 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
43 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
34 mpg
city
16 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
667 mi
Range
410 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
667 mi
410 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).
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).
195.2 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
113.1 kWh
195.2 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data