The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (13 - 14) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 54,900

€ 95,400

€ 54,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B5.
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5
58
73
81.5
57.8
72.7
80.6
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58 in
Height
57.8 in
113.1
192.1
113.7
190.6
192.1 in
Length
190.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.76 %

General
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.852
Engine Code
S62-B44

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
249 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
249 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5
Performance
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B5
▶ REPLAY
16.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
16.69 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
44 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
37 mpg
city
13 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
692 mi
Range
354 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
692 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
233 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
109.1 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data