The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15) vs. ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)

€ 55,200
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15) Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
€ 71,000
 ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16) ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
€ 55,200
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 BlueTEC is just an inch shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
73
81.5
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
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
Blueprint Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
113.1
192.1
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
116.9
193.1
192.1 in
Length
193.1 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5412 lb
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.89 %
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)

General

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
W212
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.852
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
16.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.4 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
16.02 lb/hp
12.4 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
46 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
719 mi
Range
737 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
719 mi
737 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
104.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data