The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (11 - 12)
€ 57,200

€ 98,800

€ 57,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,800
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 0.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
59.5
73
81.5
57.6
73.2
81.1
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
59.5 in
Height
57.6 in
113.1
192.7
116.9
193.2
192.7 in
Length
193.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.64 %

General
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
S212
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.850
Engine Code
N63-M10

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
208 hp
500 hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
398 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
144 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
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20.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.14 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
20.72 lb/hp
8.14 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
33 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
city
15 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
509 mi
Range
399 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
509 mi
399 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
206.5 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
148.1 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












55.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft